Firekeeper's Daughter

Written by Angeline Boulley

Narrated by Isabella Star LaBlanc

Eighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. She dreams of a fresh start at college, but when family tragedy strikes, Daunis puts her future on hold to look after her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie, the charming new recruit on her brother Levi's hockey team.

Yet even as Daunis falls for Jamie, she senses the dashing hockey star is hiding something. Everything comes to light when Daunis witnesses a shocking murder, thrusting her into an FBI investigation of a lethal new drug.
Reluctantly, Daunis agrees to go undercover, drawing on her knowledge of chemistry and Ojibwe traditional medicine to track down the source. But the search for truth is more complicated than Daunis imagined, exposing secrets and old scars. At the same time, she grows concerned with an investigation that seems more focused on punishing the offenders than protecting the victims.

Now, as the deceptions--and deaths--keep growing, Daunis must learn what it means to be a strong Anishinaabe kwe (Ojibwe woman) and how far she'll go for her community, even if it tears apart the only world she's ever known.

'Firekeeper's Daughter is a gripping and unforgettable story of family, community and identity told through the eyes of a protagonist so powerfully realised on the page, you'll swear you can hear her heart beat. Daunis Fontaine is a force to be reckoned with - and so is Angeline Boulley. This is one bold, uncompromising and elegantly crafted debut.' Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie

'A rare and mesmerising 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, author of Marcelo in the Real World
'What do you get when you combine Tommy Orange, Angie Thomas, and Tomi Adeyemi? This genre-bending new YA thriller.' Entertainment Weekly

'Beautifully crafted and filled with super sleuthing.' Fierce Reads

'Raw and moving, the intricacies of family loyalty and who comes first are deftly and sensitively explored. Firekeeper's Daughter sensitively touches on crimes and lack of accountability against indigenous women in the Native American community and identity. Boulley has crafted a nuanced and refreshing protagonist.' Cosmopolitan

• Language: English
• Publisher: W. F. Howes Ltd
• Release date: Apr 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781004037872

Angeline Boulley

Angeline Boulley is an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan. She gained attention for her debut Firekeeper's Daughter thanks to We Need Diverse Books. It became a NYT No. 1 bestseller and has now sold in 20 territories worldwide. The book won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2022; the YA Goodreads Choice Awards; the CrimeFest Best YA Crime Novel Prize.; the ALA Printz Award and Morris Award; the Walter Award for Outstanding Children’s Literature; and is Carnegie Medal Nominated. Firekeeper's Daughter is soon to be made into a Netflix series. Angeline lives in Michigan but considers Sugar Island home.

Reviews for Firekeeper's Daughter

[Michelle Ashman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Just a wonderful and engaging journey into the heart of a Native American community, driven by a mystery and love story with a surprising ending. Danis the main character has risen to be one of my favourite characters in YA. Highly recommended.

[Te Auwe Tihi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was an absolute great read, thank you for allowing me to learn about some of your culture. I look forward to researching more.

[Taylor Moore · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Sometimes you have to give a book a high rating not just for the enjoyment factor, but because it's such an achievement. This is one of those times.

[Sybille · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this. It's a beautiful story full of heart and magic and wisdom. I highly recommend it.

[Yousra Books · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a great story! I love books with strong female mcs !

[Sakunthala Sambanthan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Beautifully written and extremely inspirational. Insightful information about Native Americans and their culture and struggles.

[Marianne Lynch · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Chiiiiiew what a roller coaster. Beautifully narrated. Listened to the last ~5 chapters twice. Like another reviewer I was also in tears at the end.

[Emefa Anka · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such beautiful cultural heritage and story. I enjoyed it a little too much.