I liked it a lot!

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This is a well-written, engaging debut with ample mystery, murder, and intrigue! I always enjoy learning the intimate details of different cultures in my reads, and Firekeeper's Daughter shines amazingly in that regard.

At certain points, this story feels as though it materializes--the characters come alive, each of them. I could feel their love, their loss, their struggles, and I briefly felt a part of the familial bond within their community.

A bit deeper into this read, however, the story began to slow dramatically for me, and that lull held steady for pretty much the remainder of the book. I found myself resisting the urge to skim, which was strange because I truly did enjoy the content.

Another downside for me was the "reveal", which didn't feel surprising, and for some reason just didn't seem entirely convincing.

But I would certainly continue to read more from this author!