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Song of the Hummingbird by Graciela Limón follows Huitzitzilin, a Mexica woman, as she recounts her traumatic experiences before, during, and after the Spanish conquest of Mexico to Father Benito, a Spanish priest. Through her vivid and emotional stories, Huitzitzilin challenges the Spanish narrative of the conquest, revealing the cruelty and complexity of colonial rule and its devastating impact on the Mexica people. The novel contains depictions of sexual assault, domestic violence, suicidal ideation, self-harm, violence in battle, murder, and executions.