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4.4 AVERAGE
4.4 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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:
No
One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time! For some reason, I expected a bit of fantasy elements from the cover and title, but, no, it's a darn good contemporary #ownvoices novel about a recent high school graduate trying to decide what to do with her life in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was the hockey stud in her town and was supposed to go to U of Michigan to play, but her family is damaged--a grandmother is sick, her uncle recently died suspiciously, and the meth problem is running rampant in her Ojibwe community. I went to this area of Michigan when I was 13 and ignorantly don't remember seeing much about native people because I didn't pay attention to things back then. But this novel made me research--https://www.saulttribe.com/history-a-culture/sovereignty/7-history-a-culture/41-story-of-a-people%20Retrieved%2012-18-17 This book really is the perfect blend of culture and fascinating crime thriller. I was so intrigued that I had to finish the audiobook last night in the house instead of just listening in my car. Loved the inclusion of Ojibwe words, too, as well as the traditions that Daunis practiced with her family. Can't wait to read another book by this author!
emotional
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:
Complicated
The perspective of the girl wasn’t my cup of tea. Again, this probably says more about me than the book.
Wasn’t feeling the relationships and it felt a little too YA to me.
Wasn’t feeling the relationships and it felt a little too YA to me.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Grief, Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Car accident, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
I realized I read the stand-alone sequel first, but it still made sense and it was wonderful to reflect on the characters who were in “Warrior Girl Unearthed” in this novel. This story was very moving and listening to Daunis’s story was a gift. I definitely recommend this one as well, but maybe read this one before the other one lol
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Just wasn't feeling it, but will hold onto this book and try again another time.
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No