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last updated Sep 25, 2022 09:27AM
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I couldn't put this down as I was reading it--I loved Daunis as narrator and I was fully engaged with her world and ongoing investigation. It did fall apart a little bit toward the end and as I think about it I think maybe this book ultimately bit off a little more than it could chew, but it's still an amazing debut novel and I definitely look forward to seeing what Angeline Boulley writes next.
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There is so much to love about this multi-layered #ownvoices story. I mean--just look at that cover, for starters. Here we go: Daunis-the strong, curious, clever main character, the nuanced and fully realized supporting cast, the mystery, the hockey, the UP setting, the complicated and authentic relationships, the faith, the wisdom received from the elders and the respect given to elders. The rich Ojibwe culture is a centerpiece to this story and so much more. NOT a book to "teach" me, but a con
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Go read this RIGHT NOW. So fantastic.
There's so much I loved about this book! I really hope Angeline Boulley keeps writing, because I want to see what she comes up with next.
Here a few of the items I really liked about the book:
1) Takes place in the UP of MI (fun to read about places I had been before)
2) Has a whipsmart female athlete at the center -go female hockey players
3) Tackles a lot of tough issues confronting tribal communities
4) Strongly embraces nature
5) Love the community of elders and their support for Daunis
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Here a few of the items I really liked about the book:
1) Takes place in the UP of MI (fun to read about places I had been before)
2) Has a whipsmart female athlete at the center -go female hockey players
3) Tackles a lot of tough issues confronting tribal communities
4) Strongly embraces nature
5) Love the community of elders and their support for Daunis
6) Murder ...more
A First Nations YA novel filled with cultural perspectives, interesting characters, and a compelling storyline. I enjoyed this as an audiobook.
4.5 stars. Really loved this. Didn't know a thing about it going in and I was thrown off from my expectations but in such a good way. Loved learning about the Anishinaabe and reading an amazing YA female lead.
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Sep 06, 2021
Heather Griffitts Clark
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it was amazing
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