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A review by lyss_reads
Find Her by Ginger Reno
emotional
mysterious
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? No
3.75
This fast paced middle grade novel will keep you wondering long after you've closed the book. Perfect for fans of Firekeeper's Daughter.
Wren is a bit of a loner with a gift for finding lost things. She is determined to find her mother who disappeared when Wren was young-another unsolved MMIW. Wren's Grandmother, however wonders if focusing so much on her mother's missing case is good for Wren ,and instead encourages her to use her finder skills elsewhere and start a pet finding business.
Wren soon finds herself wrapped up in another mystery: who is kidnapping and torturing local animals?
This was a quick read with all the elements of a good mystery, intertwined with indigenous culture and an ending that will leave you wanting more. Wren was an engaging character with a strong sense of justice, who kept me wondering what she would do next.
I appreciated the cultural elements of this story. It brought up many important topics of racism, violence, and discrimination against indigenous girls and women.
Personally, I would have loved to see Wren and her grandmother engage with their culture more, and to see Wren's father make the effort to learn more about her culture as well.
Overall, this was quick and engaging read with a satisfying mystery that did not hold back on details or emotions, and reminded me of some of my favorite teen detective stories that first introduced me to the genre.
Wren is a bit of a loner with a gift for finding lost things. She is determined to find her mother who disappeared when Wren was young-another unsolved MMIW. Wren's Grandmother, however wonders if focusing so much on her mother's missing case is good for Wren ,and instead encourages her to use her finder skills elsewhere and start a pet finding business.
Wren soon finds herself wrapped up in another mystery: who is kidnapping and torturing local animals?
This was a quick read with all the elements of a good mystery, intertwined with indigenous culture and an ending that will leave you wanting more. Wren was an engaging character with a strong sense of justice, who kept me wondering what she would do next.
I appreciated the cultural elements of this story. It brought up many important topics of racism, violence, and discrimination against indigenous girls and women.
Personally, I would have loved to see Wren and her grandmother engage with their culture more, and to see Wren's father make the effort to learn more about her culture as well.
Overall, this was quick and engaging read with a satisfying mystery that did not hold back on details or emotions, and reminded me of some of my favorite teen detective stories that first introduced me to the genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Child abuse
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Violence, and Death of parent