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It is important to note that the majority of the themes explored in this book deal with sensitive subject matters. My review, therefore, touches on these topics as well. Many people might find the subject matters of the book as well as those detailed in my review overwhelming. I would suggest you steer clear of both if this is the case. Please note that from this point forward I will be writing about matters which contain reflections on sexual abuse, physical abuse, racially motivated crimes, & others.

McDiarmid has written a concise account of a number of cases of murdered & missing Indigenous women & girls from the location of Highway 16 which joins British Columbia to Albert, in Canada. The strip of highway is a popular route amongst commuting vehicles & has found itself renamed the Highway of Tears due to the high number of deaths & disappearances linked to the area.

Should you be a person who is already familiar with the events transpiring on Highway 16 or someone who is informed of the horrific treatment which befalls Indigenous Peoples in Canada, this book will not present any new information. I found myself already aware of much of what was presented: histories, events, cases, causes & legislations.

That being said, the information and the stories presented in this book remain important to be made aware of. If you have not studied or spent time researching this topic I would suggest choosing this book as your way of introducing yourself to the subject matter. This book compiled many intriguing realities & details which allowed for a smooth transition between chapters & people. 

I would encourage everyone to host space on their shelves for this book.