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A review by titalindaslibrary
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Oh wow. I knew this was a mystery/thriller, but for some reason I didn’t expect it to be so dark?
I’ll admit this was a bit on the slow side, with the last 20% of the book finishing strong and emphasizing the power of Native communities coming together.
I still feel kind of icky about the whole cop love interest part though. Jamie (or whatever his name really is) is clearly lost and fumbling for connection. Perhaps it’s what led him to try and find it (along with status) in the wrong places. It certainly creates a strained dynamic between him and Daunis, a girl who is so in tune with her tribe and their teachings.
Daunis is such a smart and likeable MC though. I’d definitely read from Boulley again!
I’ll admit this was a bit on the slow side, with the last 20% of the book finishing strong and emphasizing the power of Native communities coming together.
I still feel kind of icky about the whole cop love interest part though. Jamie (or whatever his name really is) is clearly lost and fumbling for connection. Perhaps it’s what led him to try and find it (along with status) in the wrong places. It certainly creates a strained dynamic between him and Daunis, a girl who is so in tune with her tribe and their teachings.
Daunis is such a smart and likeable MC though. I’d definitely read from Boulley again!