A ground-breaking YA thriller about a Native American teen who must root out the corruption in her community. For fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange
A ground-breaking YA thriller about a Native American teen who must root out the corruption in her community
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A ground-breaking YA thriller about a Native American teen who must root out the corruption in her community. For fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange
A ground-breaking YA thriller about a Native American teen who must root out the corruption in her community
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A ground-breaking YA thriller about a Native American teen who must root out the corruption in her community. For fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy OrangeEighteen-year-old Daunis’s mixed heritage has always made her feel like an outsider, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. When she witnesses a shocking murder, she reluctantly agrees to be part of a covert FBI operation into a series of drug-related deaths. But the deceptions – and deaths – keep piling up and soon the threat strikes too close to home. Now Daunis must decide what it means to be a strong Anishinaabe kwe (Ojibwe woman) and how far she’ll go to protect her community, even if it tears apart the only world she’s ever known.
Awards
Winner of CrimeFest Best Crime Fiction for YA Prize 2022 Winner of Goodreads Choice Award for YA 2022 Short-listed for Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2022
Critic Reviews
‘In this momentous YA debut, Angeline Boulley pulls from her Ojibwe background to craft her incredible protagonist.’ Elle, Best of 2021
'Intricate and moving. Boulley takes the reader on an incredible journey with the assurance of a veteran novelist.' Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Beasts Made of Night
'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
'Gripping and unforgettable...this is one bold, uncompromising and elegantly crafted debut.' Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie
‘Immersive and enthralling. Full of huge characters and spellbinding scenes...fascinating.’ Financial Times
About the Author
Angeline Boulley is an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians based in Michigan. She is the former director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education and gained attention for this debut novel thanks to the non-profit organisation We Need Diverse Books. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan but considers ‘home’ to be Sugar Island.
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