A review by nocturnalreader
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Firekeeper’s Daughter is an own voice YA thriller by debut author Angeline Boulley. It follows the story of Daunis, a biracial member of the local tribe who lives with her mom after her Uncles death. Soon, a series of murders takes place in her community that turns her life upside down. Now she needs to set a plan to stop the murders that are taking place in her community. She agrees to become a member of a Federal Investigation to find answers that are surrounding her Uncles death and the truth behind the deaths within the community.

The story started well, and soon, you will get hooked to the story. It mainly deals with culture, identity, drug addiction, and women's protection. At times the story felt too heavy or flat, and there was unnecessary romance right in the middle of the story.

I loved the characters, and the author depicted Daunis' voice, which was strong and powerful. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. Thank you, NetGalley and W.F.Howes for the advance copy in return for an honest review.
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