4.4 AVERAGE


This was a phenomenal book. It will definitely be one of my favourites from the year and one I will eventually reread
emotional tense medium-paced
dark emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
dark emotional hopeful mysterious 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

“Firekeeper’s Daughter” is a breathtaking work of fiction, weaving elements of contemporary and traditional Anishinaabe culture into a compelling mystery-thriller with a truly unique voice. This is a heavy read, but I loved being in Daunis Fontaine’s head, witnessing her struggles as a biracial unenrolled tribal member living in American Sault Ste Marie, and seeing how she balanced both sides of her family with all of the scandal and trauma of her past and present. The statistics of abuse experienced by Indigenous women are staggering, and this book lays bare the systemic sociopolitical issues that fester into the sort of violence and tragedy that plagues these tight-knit communities. Boulley’s writing is by turns sharp, fluid, organic, and poetic, and it felt as easy as breathing to fall into the fast-paced plot. While the many shocking and heartbreaking moments could become at times overwhelming, there were also so many small acts of resilience, love, and healing. Time and time again, I was blown away by the strength of the protagonist, and I won’t soon forget her story.
informative reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging emotional informative 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: Yes
adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
dark 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
challenging mysterious 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

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