Warrior Girl Unearthed

by Angeline Boulley

#1 New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley takes us back into the world of Firekeeper's Daughter in this high-stakes mystery about the power of discovering your stolen history

A Waterstones Best YA Books of 2023

A Financial Times Best YA Summer Book 2023

HONOUR YOUR ROOTS. BREAK THE RULES. UNCOVER THE TRUTH.

Perry Firekeeper-Birch has every intention of quitting her internship. Being stuck in a stuffy museum was never part of her carefree summer plans. But everything changes when Perry meets Warrior Girl, a Native American ancestor whose remains are locked up in a university archive. Perry’s rebellious spark becomes a righteous blaze, and she vows to bring Warrior Girl home – where she belongs.
With the help of an unlikely team, including her twin sister and a charming new boy in town, Perry plots a daring heist. Old rivalries and sister secrets will not stop her from uncovering the truth and protecting her community.

‘This superb YA thriller interweaves compelling action with a sense of the Native Americans’ long fight for their own history.’ Guardian

'Incredibly insightful and eye-opening.' Cultureless

• ISBN10: 0861544226
• ISBN13: 9780861544226
• Publish Date: 2 May 2024 (first published 4 May 2023)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Rock the Boat
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 400
• Language: English

Reviews

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

Perry Firekeeper-Birch had been looking forward to her Summer break. She was going to spend it slacking off and fishing, to her heart's delight. But one moment ruined those plans, and now she's stuck working at her community's summer program. Worse, because she's the last one to sign up, she's not getting the first pick of anything.

The good news is that this summer program will open Perry's eyes. She will soon learn about the "Warrior Girl" and all her other ancestors whom the nearby museum is hoarding – despite laws indicating otherwise. This is the lesson that will change Perry's path in life.

My Review:

Holy cats! Angeline Boulley has got to be one of the best writers around. Her stories are so alive and fierce. I just loved every moment. Seriously, I was so depressed when I finished Warrior Girl Unearthed – and not because the ending was sad. I was depressed because there wasn't more for me to read!

Warrior Girl Unearthed is a fantastic read. It has exceptional characters, a powerful plot, intriguing subplots, and more. Let us not forget the important lessons woven into the narrative! Angeline Boulley does a delightful job of making these lessons approachable. This is good because we need to hear things in her words.

Honestly, I would have loved Warrior Girl Unearthed even without those lessons. The story is solid, and I legit cannot wait to see what Boulley comes up with next. I know it's going to be another masterpiece.

Highlights:
Emotional/Powerful Read
Brilliant Writing
Lovable Main Characters
Connected Stories (Firekeeper's Daughter)

Trigger Warnings:
Grooming/Gaslighting
Missing Women
Fight for Repatriation

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