Firekeeper's Daughter

theefinalboy shared a tip "if you love thrillers and suspense-filled stories with amazing female leads, beautifully written insight into the mc’s culture and traditions, and a dash of romance… READ THIS DEFINITELY CHECK TWS!!! this is legitimately the most heartbreaking yet amazing story i’ve read in a while like truly incredible daunis fontaine i love and adore you"

becca_snodgrass shared a tip "I absolutely loved this book. It was written by a woman from the Soo. Her descriptions are very accurate, the story is a mix of everything great about a book. I love that there is detail of the native Americans from Sugar Island. I highly recommend this book."

darcy_fain shared a tip "This book easily fits into my top 5 books. The seamless and interwoven thrills and native practices gave me so much to appreciate about this world. Many times I had to stop and evaluate what I had just read. Will be a re-read many times."

chelsea_koenig_3975 shared a tip "Beautifully written. An amazing story that had me captivated the entire time. While it says it is YA there is nothing YA about it besides it not being too graphic about the dark issues it addresses. I listened to the audiobook and I would recommend doing that to hear the correct pronunciation of the words."

avs_641 shared a tip "A little hard to get into, but I stuck with it and am so glad I did! The plot twists!!! Ugh, amazing! Loved the rollercoaster plot too."

plumpaperbacks shared a tip "Although this book did drag at times and likely could’ve been shortened, I liked the characters and was instantly intrigued by the mystery, which almost constantly kept me on my toes. I liked the consistent emphasis on family and community and, unexpectedly, I fell hard for the romance. A thriller with fake dating?? Pretty sure that’s a first for me, and I’m so here for it. The hopeless romantic in me wished for another ending, but I respect Boulley ending things the way she did."

raymond_rae shared a tip "Not only was this book filled with suspense, but it also tackled the very real struggles of Native American women, which is a topic often overlooked by our nation, being the United States."

mackenzie_195 shared a tip "Favorite book of ALL time! Couldn’t put it down… it’s very dark and suspenseful but has a little bit of everything to keep all audiences engaged. I honestly struggled through the first chapter but then it got GOOD! It’s becoming a limited Netflix series which I think will be phenomenal. I seriously can’t recommend this book enough!"

multispiced shared a tip "This book is spectacular and great representation for indigenous youth. I read it all in less than one day, it’s so good. Angeline Boulley does so great at portraying her Ojibwe indigenous culture and struggles in the modern world while also showing our joys. I think everyone should read this book. #indigenous #youngadult #drama #yafiction #youngadultfiction #fiction #indigenousauthors"

keira_potts shared a tip "I'm not sure what I expected coming into this book but it blew me away. I absolutely loved this book. The plot twists and turns kept me coming back and I struggled with putting it down. I finished it so quickly that I wish I could read it again for the first time just to experience it all over again."

october1234 shared a tip "I learned a lot about indigenous culture, but the story itself kind of dragged. Which is sad because I really wanted to like this. It would probably have been more enjoyable to read a text book. 5/10"

becca_chubb-way shared a tip "Captivating, heart-driven and brilliant. It's like Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer - a seemless weave of indigenous ways of knowing, western science and personal storytelling - but it's a fast-paced mystery thriller instead of a non-fiction essay collection. Could not put it down!"

aliahmarie shared a tip "I absolutely love this book!! This book was so moving and intricate I couldn’t put it down. The female lead was strong, bold and amazing!! I highly recommend this book if you enjoy thrillers, mysterious, and strong female leads. #mystery #books #drama #myfavorite"

aliahmarie shared a tip "TW// This book does include triggering themes/ scenes for some readers that include sexual assault, drug/alcohol use, deaths,, If you have any questions on this books themes/scenes feel free to tag me in a comment or ask me a question on my page"

casey_brown_1445 shared a tip "Audible this book! The narrator, Isabella Star LaBlanc, brought so much authenticity into the story. Her spoken Native American dialect was impeccable."

darlene_kaskow shared a tip "If you are looking for a great YA novel, #firekeepersdaughter by @angelineboulley is it! This is an exciting thriller with a protagonist who is a strong, intelligent Ojibwe and French Canadian young woman. The author weaves information about indigenous culture throughout the plot so beautifully while examining the challenging issues of family dynamics and drugs within the community. Although there are some sensitive topics covered, I highly recommend this book! #indigenous_women"

abigail_paulino shared a tip "Just finished reading and let me tell you, the summery doesn’t give this book justice. Fire keepers daughter told the tale of mixed kids, and native americans. The book made it feel like you were the one making the decisions, feeling the pain, fear, and joy. This book is extremely insightful and respectful. 100/10 #mystery #thriller #firekeepersdaughter"

mallory_nolen shared a tip "Most definitely! If you're able, I'd recommend the audiobook because there's a bit of native language in the book. There's some set up at the beginning, but very well written and a beautiful book!"

emily_locklear shared a tip "This book broke my heart and stitched it back together. As a 25 yo Indigenous woman, I’ve never read something that has touched so close to home. This book will be something I go back to for years. I needed this years ago. But I’m happy I have it now."

victoria_mcalhaney shared a tip "The kind of read that you think about for days and weeks after. The kind that instantly skyrockets to number one on your favorites list. The connections that were formed were so strong that I feel like Daunis is both an old friend and a new one. Cannot wait to read Angeline’s next entrancing story."

camille_tansi shared a tip "🚫the plot progressed at a frustratingly slow pace. Several chapters into it, I was still waiting for something to happen. It was repetitive as well. Did not finish it."

pam_darr shared a tip "Super enjoyable book. I am far from a young adult but really enjoyed this book. Interesting to reference another culture. Great book."

christine_s_2776 shared a tip "I enjoyed the story, the main characters were worth reading about. I enjoyed the twists. I wasn't a huge fan of how it ended. I thought it would have ended with more of a bang."

hazel_ebberts shared a tip "Trigger warnings: shooting, addiction, rape. Good read, interesting storyline with learning about another culture along with the story"