In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story about rage, secrets, and all the spectrums that make up a person—and the sweetness that can still live alongside the bitterest truth.
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pickExcellent YA book with indigenous and asexual representation of a MC. I loved Jen Ferguson's letter to readers and list of things about this book at the start. Well done and fabulous debut novel.
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Starting this book today with high hopes!
pickThere‘s a lot going on in the life of Lou, a teen of Métis heritage who lives on a farm in Saskatchewan and is working at the family ice cream shack for the summer. Author Jen Ferguson (Métis) does a fine job incorporating complex issues like queer sexualities; violence against women & girls; class privilege; racism; & self identity. Audio is narrated by Julie Lumsden (Métis) & cover art is by Kim Stewart (Métis). #Indigenous #LGBTQIA #Ace #YA
This is a beautiful, complex, and heartfelt story, and it was such a treat to get to know these characters.
pickThe teenage girl featured in this book has a complicated life and deals with a variety of things. She was conceived when her Metis mom was raped by a white man who has now been released from prison. She faces racism, is confused about her sexuality and worries about the financial stability of her uncles' business. The author has done a wonderful job of developing the main character and I would love to see a sequel. I gave this YA book 4/5 stars.
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