Firekeeper's Daughter

Angeline Boulley
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Angeline Boulley
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Overall rating: 4.796875 / 5 from 64 reviews.

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Firekeeper's Daughter is a captivating and inspiring young adult thriller praised for its powerful story and excellent writing. Readers appreciate its amazing and must-have qualities, making it a standout in the genre.

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  • "The author seamlessly blended storytelling and culture, creating a work that was altogether a wonderful read."Sophie
  • "This book is a stellar read!"Hope
  • "Great book, full of interesting insights and nicely written"Adeana

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"The book is so amazing, Im so sad about the ending. Its in great condition"

Maja1999 (5/5)

Review for Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

"A gripping and heartfelt debut that blends mystery, identity, and the strength of Indigenous culture through the eyes of the brave and intelligent Daunis Fontaine, making it a powerful and unforgettable read."

Ivana (5/5)

Anishinaabe Pride in Every Page

"As a proud member of the Anishinaabe Nation, I felt deeply connected to the rich cultural representation in Firekeeper’s Daughter—a gripping story that shines a light on the real-life struggles and resilience within our Indigenous communities."

Darci (5/5)

Excellent read!

"This was a great read and well written. A lot of the action was near the end of the book - push through if you find it slow."

Mandy (4/5)

Great book!!

"I read this book during class and felt it was very educational while also being enjoyable with likeable and complex characters!"

Emmy (5/5)

Good

"Overall it was an ok book"

AGAa (3/5)

Beautiful book

"An indigenous book inside and out. Recoemmended reading."

OliviaW (5/5)

Powerful

"This book is very powerful, hard to put down and a good overall read"

Becca (5/5)

Amazing!!!

"This is my favourite book. The second I picked it up, I couldn’t put it down. One of the few books I wish I could read for the first time again. So amazing."

Hannah (5/5)

Everyone should read it!

"Wow. Pulled at my heartstrings but also very educational."

Shireen (5/5)

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  • Published date: Apr 25, 2023
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 512
  • Publisher: Square Fish
  • ISBN: 9781250866035
  • Dimensions: 5.4" W x 1.3" L x 8.2" H

"This is one bold, uncompromising and elegantly crafted debut." —Courtney Summers, New York Times-bestselling author of Sadie

"Intricate and moving. Boulley takes the reader on an incredible journey with the assurance of a veteran novelist." —Tochi Onyebuchi, award-winning author of Beasts Made of Night and Riot Baby

“A rare and mesmerizing work that blends the power of a vibrant tradition with the aches and energy of today’s America. This book will leave you breathless!” —Francisco X. Stork, acclaimed author of Marcelo in the Real World and Illegal

"A crime suspense fiction [with] a lot of layers, Indigenous culture, and it's really beautifully written." —Georgia Hardstark, co-host of My Favorite Murder podcast

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[An] absolute powerhouse of a debut." —NPR

Another YA novel that’s absolutely page-turning required reading for adults...Our heroine is so smart, so thoughtful, and so good.” —Glamour

"Raw and moving. . . Boulley has crafted a nuanced and refreshing protagonist." —Cosmopolitan

"Sure to be on one of the year's best YA novels" —POPSUGAR

"A gorgeous insight into Anishinaabe culture and a page-turning YA thriller with a healthy dose of romance thrown in, Firekeeper’s Daughter hits all of the right notes." —Hypable

"Immersive and enthralling, Firekeeper’s Daughter plunges the reader into a community and a landscape enriched by a profound spiritual tradition. Full of huge characters and spellbinding scenes, it gives a fascinating insight into life on and off the reservation, with Daunis as a tough and resourceful heroine through every vicissitude." —Financial Times

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Hitting hard when it comes to issues such as citizenship, language revitalization, and the corrosive presence of drugs on Native communities, this novel will long stand in the hearts of both Native and non-Native audiences." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Though Firekeeper’s Daughter contains gripping action sequences and gasp-inducing twists, it’s Daunis’ mission of self-discovery, which begins as a low and steady growl and grows to a fierce, proud roar, that has the most impact... Though it both shocks and thrills, in the end, what leaves you breathless is Firekeeper’s Daughter’s blazing heart." —BookPage, Starred Review

"Boulley, herself an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, writes from a place of love for her community and shares some key teachings from her culture, even mixing languages within the context of the story. She doesn't shy away from or sugar-coat the very real circumstances that plague reservations across the country, and she tackles these through her biracial hero who gets involved in the criminal investigation into the corruption that led to this pain. An incredible thriller, not to be missed." —Booklist, Starred Review

"This suspenseful upper-YA novel will keep readers wondering who Daunis can trust." —Horn Book, Starred Review

"A suspenseful tale filled with Ojibwe knowledge, hockey, and the politics of status." —Kirkus Reviews

"A character-driven crime thriller packed with Ojibwe culture and high-stakes tension with themes of identity, trust, and resilience." —School Library Journal

"A perfectly calibrated pace and a constantly shifting list of suspects keep the tension high." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Firekeeper's Daughter is her debut novel.

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