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A review by the_bookishkat
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
This was a brilliantly emotional and adventurous book - one for everyone to read! Following Perry Firekeeper-Birch through her summer of work, discovery and community was a quick, yet important and heart-warming read.
Boulley's insights into Ojibwe culture was absolutely fascinating and I loved the use of language to really bring an authenticity to the book's voice. I loved learning throughout the book about the different customs and objects they use in their everyday lives, as well as the importance of repatriation of stolen objects, artefacts and people.
As a reader, the plot was gripping - Perry never stops adding on adventures and something's always there to change it up. You get to witness some very thrilling heists while also loving the characters and community that Perry is introduced to throughout the book. Also, Perry as a person is so cool - I loved seeing her make split decisions that I know I could never make myself and then when they succeeded, I was so happy for her!
At times, this didn't necessarily feel like a YA book, except for the ages of the characters. It deals with some very heavy topics, but I felt that this was done in a considerate and educational way. Each of the characters really develops as the narrative goes on, but I felt that Perry in particular felt like such a more mature and rounded character by the end of the novel while still retaining her defining traits.
Overall, this was an excellent book that I really recommend to everybody. It has something for everyone: mystery solving, beautiful friendships, heists and moral learnings. Make sure you check out this book!
Thanks to Oneworld and NetGalley for early access to this book!
Boulley's insights into Ojibwe culture was absolutely fascinating and I loved the use of language to really bring an authenticity to the book's voice. I loved learning throughout the book about the different customs and objects they use in their everyday lives, as well as the importance of repatriation of stolen objects, artefacts and people.
As a reader, the plot was gripping - Perry never stops adding on adventures and something's always there to change it up. You get to witness some very thrilling heists while also loving the characters and community that Perry is introduced to throughout the book. Also, Perry as a person is so cool - I loved seeing her make split decisions that I know I could never make myself and then when they succeeded, I was so happy for her!
At times, this didn't necessarily feel like a YA book, except for the ages of the characters. It deals with some very heavy topics, but I felt that this was done in a considerate and educational way. Each of the characters really develops as the narrative goes on, but I felt that Perry in particular felt like such a more mature and rounded character by the end of the novel while still retaining her defining traits.
Overall, this was an excellent book that I really recommend to everybody. It has something for everyone: mystery solving, beautiful friendships, heists and moral learnings. Make sure you check out this book!
Thanks to Oneworld and NetGalley for early access to this book!