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cwalden's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Drug use
Minor: Murder
nursemelissa19's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Violence, Death, and Drug abuse
soleil_soleil's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
SUCH A GOOD BOOK!!!!! Coup de coeur immense omg. ❤️ Can I read it again for the first time?
So many tough things that happen throughout the story, and Daunis overcomes so much. It's amazing. Angeline Boulley did a really great job of introducing readers to Ojibwe culture and Anishinaabemowin words in a very organic and natural way. Everything about the book sticks with me. It was sad. It was beautiful. I loved every part of it.
"There is healing medicine in those kisses" (465)
"Wiijiindiwi: when you no longer walk alone on your path but are together for the journey on this earth" (138)
"Ninde gidayan: you have my heart" (36)
So many tough things that happen throughout the story, and Daunis overcomes so much. It's amazing. Angeline Boulley did a really great job of introducing readers to Ojibwe culture and Anishinaabemowin words in a very organic and natural way. Everything about the book sticks with me. It was sad. It was beautiful. I loved every part of it.
"There is healing medicine in those kisses" (465)
"Wiijiindiwi: when you no longer walk alone on your path but are together for the journey on this earth" (138)
"Ninde gidayan: you have my heart" (36)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Addiction, Rape, Racism, and Sexual assault
meredithamadee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.5 stars! I enjoyed this! What a great opportunity to learn about Native culture and for a YA, this felt more mature. I enjoyed the protagonist a lot and loved how immersive the story was. The pacing felt slow at times and some of the plot twists were a little unbelievable but overall, it was enjoyable and educational and a propulsive read. Would recommend and excited to discuss it at book club!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Rape
djreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Drug abuse, Rape, Domestic abuse, and Gun violence
Moderate: Drug use, Kidnapping, Car accident, Colonisation, and Death
allieesq12's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The overall story was intriguing but took much too long to get to the plot points.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Violence
avalon_green's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
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? No
5.0
I love this book. It's enticing and fun, while being inspiring and informative. The storyline is so well done, the layers of teh story and characters is great. I cannot recommend this book enough, it's a new classic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Addiction, Suicide, and Sexual assault
m_yinger's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I AM UNWELL! This book was so very good and was written so beautifully. I have never been so invested in an audiobook before and I cannot recommend this enough
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Drug abuse, and Rape
spindere11a's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Rape, Drug abuse, Murder, Racism, and Addiction
kristin_o's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I don’t know why this is considered YA. I would be hesitant to give it to anyone under 16. Check CWs throughly. That said,
This book (and the audiobook narration) was great. The look into life on the reservation, good and bad, was well done. It’s about drugs in the indigenous community but nothing is black and white. Talented writing and characters with solid motivations and believable flaws.
This book (and the audiobook narration) was great. The look into life on the reservation, good and bad, was well done. It’s about drugs in the indigenous community but nothing is black and white. Talented writing and characters with solid motivations and believable flaws.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault