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A review by moserk
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
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
5.0
An incredible debut. Easy 5 stars. Will re-read.
While shelved YA, it contains big themes and asks even bigger questions - gender/race and their intersectionality with power dynamics, generational trauma, grief, love, family/community and intergenerational relationships. These topics aren't inappropriate for YA readers, and Boulley's writing introduces them effectively in an accessible way without being overwhelming or solely for shock value like other authors.
Narrated by Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota actor Isabella Star LaBlanc, I cannot recommend the audiobook enough.
Mad at myself for letting this sit on my shelf so long./
While shelved YA, it contains big themes and asks even bigger questions - gender/race and their intersectionality with power dynamics, generational trauma, grief, love, family/community and intergenerational relationships. These topics aren't inappropriate for YA readers, and Boulley's writing introduces them effectively in an accessible way without being overwhelming or solely for shock value like other authors.
Narrated by Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota actor Isabella Star LaBlanc, I cannot recommend the audiobook enough.
Mad at myself for letting this sit on my shelf so long./