The Marrow Thieves

*The Marrow Thieves* by Cherie Dimaline is a dystopian novel set in a future where climate change and government corruption have decimated North America. Indigenous people are hunted for their bone marrow, which contains a genetic trait that allows others to dream again—something lost in this bleak world. The story follows Frenchie, a young Indigenous boy, and a group of survivors fleeing from trackers. The novel explores themes of Indigenous identity, survival, and resistance, emphasizing the importance of community and cultural resilience in the face of systemic oppression.