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hotbitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
maggievanningen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, and Gaslighting
readingpicnic's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Dementia, and Gaslighting
alybwrites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Much of the book is set within a Native community, but the unique experiences of what it means to be Native is portrayed through a wonderfully diverse cast of characters that each experience what that means in a different, but equally real and authentic way.
Fire Keeper’s Daughter masterfully navigates the struggles and tensions of wanting to honor heritage in a modern world that leaves little room for history or indigenous tradition. We see this immediately in our MC, who is constantly trying to balance facts, science and the scientific method that she has a deep seated passion for and the community and tradition that she loves and finds immeasurable comfort in. Figuring out how to make room for both, learning that they do not have to be in opposition, but learning not to let one blind her to the other is our character’s journey, beautifully executed.
Also had a lot of respect for the very real examination of how society at large consistently damages and hurts marginalized communities, even after making demands on members of those communities.
Definitely be aware of CWs: I would say this is a mature YA. (Additional props for showing respect, communication and consent as sexy, ongoing and working both ways.)
But if you want a book that is going to absolutely suck you in and give you a new perspective on everything, I cannot recommend this highly enough. I cannot wait for the author’s upcoming Warrior Girl Unearthed.
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Medical trauma, and Classism
Most of the content is handled well, addressed and explicitly processed in a healthy way. But still something to be aware of.editoryalizing's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying
aelunny's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Pedophilia, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and Classism
barefootbetsy's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Genocide, Racism, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
staceyisbooked's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Cultural appropriation, and Gaslighting
gracethesnail's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Cultural appropriation, and Gaslighting
laurenkimoto's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
How seamlessly Boulley was able to weave together the book with Indigenous teachings is amazing. I don’t even know if that’s right as the cultural teachings are so vital to the story and the characters and make this book so amazing.
Every once and a while I read a book that I think should be read in high school because of the story, the writing, the themes, and characters and this is one of them.
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism