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Wandering Stars

336 pages 2024 Literary Fiction, Indigenous Fiction 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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The Vibe

The sequel to There There traces the aftermath of the powwow shooting and goes back generations — from the Sand Creek Massacre to Carlisle boarding school to contemporary Oakland. Orange writes about what it means to be Native in America across centuries of attempted erasure.

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Clean — historical and personal depth.

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Is This Book for You?

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Ending: Hopeful
Pacing: Medium

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Powerful Multi-Generational Raw Urgent

Tropes: Generational Trauma Indigenous Identity Family Legacy Aftermath

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to read There There first?

Highly recommended — direct sequel.

Is it as fragmented as the first?

Different structure — more linear but still multi-POV.

Is it heavy?

Very — but essential reading.

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