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Firekeepers datter by Angeline Boulley

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Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Informative without being preachy. Thrills and mystery with characters worth caring about, for the most part.

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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

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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This should be required reading, if for nothing else than to give a modern perspective on life as a Native American. 

While some of the “teaching” that happens as Daunis shares Ojibwe culture throughout the book feels a little jolting, sometimes slowing the story, it’s also necessary in many ways to understand Daunis’s motivation and perception of what’s happening as she tries to protect her community from threats both inside and outside her tribe.

This coming of age story touches on the power of community and a sense of belonging, the impact of substance abuse on a community (specifically Native communities but also communities around the country), the continued victimization of (and subsequent lack of justice for) Native women and so much more.

While it had its flaws, this is another book I’ll be thinking about for a long time and recommending to anyone who’ll listen…and that warrants 4.5 ⭐️.

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Beautiful story and beautiful writing! Couldn’t put it down

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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I had to sit in silence for like 20 minutes after finishing this book. Daunis was such an incredible character, and the author deals with very heavy topics like drug addiction, abuse, and assault in a way that’s both searingly honest and deeply human. Angeline Boulley is a FORCE and I can’t wait to read more from her (once I emotionally recover from this book)

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

4.5 stars! Great modern native story with insights into their community and the violence they still experience. Gripping plot and I cried no less than 3 times. The main characters grief at times felt so real. 

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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