“…Taylor proves that Native science fiction can be both entertaining and serious about Native history and life….Although the tropes are well worn at this point in science fiction’s evolution, Hayden Taylor’s Native point of view and artistic sensibility make them fresh again…The collection is peppered with smart humour. In less assured hands, the serious and humorous elements of the story might have clanked together, diminishing both. However, Hayden Taylor is a skillful storyteller and the shift in tone is handled so deftly that the story as a whole is very satisfying…A book like Take Us to Your Chief could help non-Natives understand Native lives much better than a dozen newspaper articles about life on the Res, or 100 Royal Commissions on the treatment of Natives by the government.” (Ira Nayman Amazing Stories Magazine)

This short story collection mixing sci-fi with First Nations myths and contemporary politics highlights prolific writer Taylor’s formidable talents across genres....its intriguing combination of serious politics and good fun will appeal to a broad readership. (Publisher's Weekly)

With a measured and approachable tone that reveals the author’s love for classic sci-fi writers (Verne, Wells, Asimov), Take Us to Your Chief effortlessly buttresses Taylor’s argument that the philosophies and belief-systems of indigenous peoples can provide rich raw material for speculative fiction. (World Literature Today)

“…The introduction of First Nations traditions, family ties, and cultural experiences to these recognizable sci-fi scenarios offers new insights into the human condition, and that’s what good sci-fi is all about…Enjoyable, engaging tales…It’s absolutely wonderful stuff. Take Us to Your Chief is sci-fi with heart, storytelling done right.” (Glenn Dallas Seattle Book Review)

This is a first contact tale like (and unlike) many, many others but was crafted very well, paced superbly (and sedately) and just full of the quirky details I often love. A finer (and quieter) set of protagonists haven’t been depicted very often. (Featured Futures)

“amusing, often heartbreaking, and always thoughtful vision of science fiction through an Aboriginal perspective… these stories beg to be read aloud. From his conversational style, to the intimacy of the reader to the narrator's, Taylor’s voice shines through,…Taylor injects humour into even the darkest of his tales, and this works well to alleviate tension (when necessary), but also show another side to First Nations communities that is often misunderstood or ignored entirely―each story is sly and sharply observant… Take Us to Your Chief is a unique collection that offers a potent reminder of why science fiction is one of the most important literary mediums.” (Aidan Moher tor.com)