Boulley's writing is such a great source of cultural information. I love how well she wraps her Ojibwe heritage into her tales. Though this one isn't quite as powerful a story as her Firekeeper's Daughter, the story is still intriguing and provided many opportunities to really consider how the history of Native Americans, their culture, and their ancestors have been handled. There are so many sad tales and so many moments when colonization has been dismissive of these amazing cultures, their stories, their traditions, and their vast quarries of knowledge.

The story is full of great moments and wonderful characters, but this story did not feel as raw and mature as her debut. Though both shelved as young adult, the tone of this novel felt a bit younger though the actions of the characters still fall within the older teen level. It was an odd juxtaposition that didn't allow me to feel completely immersed. Still, I did enjoy the structure of the story and the many lessons that Boulley has for the reader along the way.

Angeline Boulley will doubtless continue to be a great source of Indigenous literature and I will absolutely continue to read whatever she decides to publish. Her reads are worth your time, but I will still recommend Firekeeper's Daughter as her crowning jewel.