Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

4 reviews

batwinggoth's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Blood, Classism, and Colonisation

Moderate: Sexual violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Police brutality, Murder, Death, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Rape, Car accident, Grief, Mental illness, Racism, Child death, Gun violence, and Drug use

kimveach's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I found this young-adult book fascinating.  This author has some of the characters from her first book in this second book, but it can be read independently.  I knew nothing about Native American reparations of their ancestors and objects from museums and colleges before this story.  The added mystery of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) made this story one that kept my interest from the beginning until the end.  I wish there were books like this when I was in high school.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Classism, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Gore, Racism, Misogyny, Abandonment, Blood, Child death, Cultural appropriation, Death, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Colonisation, Cursing, Gaslighting, Medical content, Car accident, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Racial slurs

brokenbodybitch's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, Trafficking, Torture, Genocide, Racism, Confinement, Grief, Hate crime, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Body horror, Classism, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, and Rape

natashaleighton_'s review

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Beautifully crafted and emotionally gripping, Angeline Boulley takes us back to Sugar Island once more, as we explore life ten years on from the events of Fire Keeper’s Daughter. And Following the POV of Daunis’ endearingly impulsive, justice seeking niece, Perry. Whose loyalty  and determination to see the remains of her ancestors returned, leads to a Lara Croft meets Ocean’s eleven-style plan to steal them back. 

Having recently finished reading Fire Keeper’ Daughter (which had me uncontrollably sobbing at times) I was soo excited dive head first into Perry’s story. And like her debut novel, Boulley masterfully weaves a heartfelt and thought provoking tale of injustice which deftly highlights the very real and relevant issues that still affect native communities today. 

From the racial discrimination and indifference towards the violence perpetrated on native community, to the sheer lack of empathy for the many indigenous women and girls who go missing (or are murdered) each year— Boulley perfectly captures the bubbling rage and unrelenting despair that soo many of the characters (and real life people) have had to endure.

The characters were all exquisitely vibrant, complex and full of depth — but I was particularly impressed with Perry, whose strong sense of justice, compassion and love for her family (and community) really showcased her resilience and strength. I personally don’t think I could ever be nearly as strong if faced with the same situation. 

Another fave was Shense who, like Perry very much tells it like it is. A Young single mother, she’s just trying to give her daughter the best life possible and works hard to make that happen. I loved her level of commitment, both to her family and the community—not to mention her sense of humour which had me giggling on more than one occasion. 

It was also great to see some of my fave characters (such as Daunis) from FKD make cameo appearances, which definitely helped to bring this nuanced and incredibly descriptive world to life. 

Overall, an incredibly engaging and informative read that words really cannot do justice—not to mention how perfectly it showcases the love Boulley has for her community and cultural heritage. And though emotional at times (I do suggest checking TWs before reading), I guarantee that this is one YA mystery thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. 

Also, a huge thank you to Rock The Boat/ One World Publicatiksn for the amazing physical copy. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Grief, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Classism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship