A review by bambooboy
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

adventurous dark emotional funny informative 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? It's complicated

5.0

Eighteen-year-old Daunis was meant for great things; unfortunately, an injury and a family tragedy have required her to stay in her small hometown. With a white mother and an Ojibwe father, she feels a constant sense of both belonging and distance in her community. Integrating Ojibwemowin with English, this crime thriller is lyrical and suspenseful. It’s one of the most stunning books I’ve read this year. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Violence, Police brutality, and Dementia

Minor: Cursing