A review by marlihe
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

adventurous dark emotional funny reflective 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

4.75

In her latest book, Boulley has once again proven herself to be a masterful storyteller. As you read you recognize the loose ends that you know will go somewhere, and yet she manages to skillfully surprise the reader with the truth hidden behind the plot. Perry faces challenges that plague every teenager, and ones that are entirely unique to her and to her culture. Boulley tells a compelling story about a girl on a mission that’s bigger than herself, but also the stories of the grave injustices that Indigenous people, their ancestors, and their culture faced and continue to face to this day. It goes beyond being a story that you don’t want to put down, it contains a lot of valuable information about the repatriation of stolen ancestors and “stuff.” This book shines a light on a plethora of serious topics and yet remains hopeful and uplifting. Overall it was an excellent read and a testimony to Boulley’s skill as a storyteller.
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