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dragoninwinterfell 's review for:
Sisters in the Wind
by Angeline Boulley
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sisters in the Wind is the third novel in Angeline Boulley’s interconnected series, following Firekeeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed. While each book stands on its own, this one fits especially well as a sequel to Firekeeper’s Daughter and takes place before the events of Warrior Girl Unearthed.
This story centers on Lucy Smith, a teen runaway who has survived the foster care system and is now being hunted for reasons she doesn’t understand. She’s discovered by Daunis Fontaine (from Firekeeper’s Daughter), who reveals the truth about Lucy’s maternal family and Ojibwe heritage. The novel is told in dual timelines: the present, where Lucy interacts with Daunis after an attempt is made on her life, and the past, flashing back to her childhood with her father and through a string of foster placements. These alternating narratives slowly unravel who is after her and why, while also shining a light on the long, painful history of systemic harm done to Native communities through the separation of children including boarding schools, foster care, and adoption practices that stripped generations of their culture and identity.
Boulley has a rare gift for character work, and Lucy is one of her most compelling protagonists yet. We first meet her as a hardened, suspicious teen who is sharp, self-reliant, and wary of others. But through the flashbacks, we also see her as a sheltered young girl, and step by step, we understand how she transformed into someone always ready to protect herself. That character depth made her story both heartbreaking and captivating.
The plotting is just as strong: tightly structured, full of surprising yet earned twists, and always rooted in character. The story balances suspense with emotional resonance, keeping readers hooked while grounding everything in culture, identity, and survival.
This was a fantastic read that was powerful, moving, and unforgettable. Angeline Boulley has yet to disappoint.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This story centers on Lucy Smith, a teen runaway who has survived the foster care system and is now being hunted for reasons she doesn’t understand. She’s discovered by Daunis Fontaine (from Firekeeper’s Daughter), who reveals the truth about Lucy’s maternal family and Ojibwe heritage. The novel is told in dual timelines: the present, where Lucy interacts with Daunis after an attempt is made on her life, and the past, flashing back to her childhood with her father and through a string of foster placements. These alternating narratives slowly unravel who is after her and why, while also shining a light on the long, painful history of systemic harm done to Native communities through the separation of children including boarding schools, foster care, and adoption practices that stripped generations of their culture and identity.
Boulley has a rare gift for character work, and Lucy is one of her most compelling protagonists yet. We first meet her as a hardened, suspicious teen who is sharp, self-reliant, and wary of others. But through the flashbacks, we also see her as a sheltered young girl, and step by step, we understand how she transformed into someone always ready to protect herself. That character depth made her story both heartbreaking and captivating.
The plotting is just as strong: tightly structured, full of surprising yet earned twists, and always rooted in character. The story balances suspense with emotional resonance, keeping readers hooked while grounding everything in culture, identity, and survival.
This was a fantastic read that was powerful, moving, and unforgettable. Angeline Boulley has yet to disappoint.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.