This was a fun and light read. The novel follows Elatsoe (Ellie), a teenager with the power to summon the ghosts of animals, trying to solve the mystery of her cousins murder.

This is a refreshing modern fantasy novel. Ellie is Lipan Apache, and her connection to her heritage forms the backbone to the novel. I've read plenty of books in this genre, but not one with a Native protagonist, whose identity and experiences seamlessly integrate with the magical world the author has created. This novel leans on the younger side of the YA genre, so I felt a bit older than the target audience, but still found it enjoyable nonetheless.

Would recommend for fans of the Percy Jackson genre of modern fantasy-- ie. teenagers with magic powers tied to their heritage (or descended from mythical figures) who fight monsters integrated with the contemporary world.