audio cd
Published March 2, 2021 by Macmillan Young Listeners.
Basic coming of age story. The write up is basically correct, but there are not a lot of deaths. Takes a couple of interesting turns and that is what makes it a decent story worth finishing..I listened to the audio book and it was performed very well.
Fast-paced and high-stakes near-YA with a long list of honestly addressed CW themes (sexual violence, gun violence, drug use, indigenous justice and casino wealth and federal bureau myopia, family estrangement, i could go on). The protagonist is drawn so smartly and self-aware on the boundaries of tribe, adulthood, hockey, love, family.
I really enjoyed this book. I appreciated its representation of indigenous themes, characters, and settings. Readers should be aware though that there are scenes of murder/death and sexual violence in this book and one of the main themes is the destructive power of drug addiction. If you are able to handle that, then I think you will really enjoy this book.
