A review by cassielaj
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative 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

4.25

I really enjoyed reading this book and learned a lot! Boulley brings the issue of repatriation to light in a way that is accessible for readers who are unfamiliar with the concept, and she contextualizes it beautifully with Perry’s story. There were elements of the plot/mystery that were a bit predictable and a few things that felt unresolved, but I think this is a really important story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Death, Grief, Murder, Racism, Confinement, Violence, Colonisation, and Cultural appropriation

Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, and Sexual assault

Many of the violent events technically occur off page, but discussions of rape, death, and the treatment of Indigenous people were disturbing.