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Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

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peachy13's review against another edition

5.0

*trigger warning* Firekeeper's Daughter was my first pick after a long break from reading, and it perfectly reignited my love for books. The characters are captivating, and while the plot might initially feel intricate, it unfolds in a satisfying way. However, there's a *trigger warning* sexual assault that takes place to the main character Daunis. As a survivor myself, that particular scene resonated with me in a difficult way. It's important to note that the author handles it sensitively, avoiding graphic details that could be triggering. This book, unlike others I've encountered, doesn't sensationalize the assault. On a positive note, Firekeeper's Daughter made me feel strongly connected to my Native American heritage. It's a well-written story, and I'm eager to see more like it!

mailenefh's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

4.75

neelamreadsalot's review against another edition

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2.0

DNF

hsaven's review against another edition

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4.5

emfoley94's review against another edition

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challenging informative mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

krumanda's review against another edition

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5.0

Book CW: r*pe , but not descriptive or long. I think author handled it with care, though any amount can be triggering to some.
Now, my review: what an amazing and important book. Rich in lessons of healthy relationship boundaries, female companionship and strength and support, caring for elders and community, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, complicated blended families, coping with trauma, and more.
This is the first book I have ever read featuring a Native protagonist and it was beautiful.
This book was so excellent that I dropped everything today and read the whole thing. My eyes are tired but I am filled.