Sisters in the Wind
By Angeline Boulley
Ages 14-18
From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed comes a daring new mystery about a foster teen claiming her heritage on her own terms.
Ever since Lucy Smith’s father died five years ago, “home” has been more of an idea than a place. She knows being on the run is better than anything waiting for her as a “ward of the state”. But when the sharp-eyed and kind Mr. Jameson with an interest in her case comes looking for her, Lucy wonders if hiding from her past will ever truly keep her safe.
Five years in the foster system has taught her to be cautious and smart. But she wants to believe Mr. Jameson and his “friend-not-friend”, a tall and fierce-looking woman who say they want to look after her. They also tell Lucy the truth her father hid from her: She is Ojibwe; she has – had – a sister, and more siblings, a grandmother who’d look after her and a home where she would be loved.
But Lucy is being followed. The past has destroyed any chance at safety she had. Will the secrets she’s hiding swallow her whole and take away any hope for the future she always dreamed of?
When the past comes for revenge, it’s fight or flight.
Angeline Boulley’s award-winning canon of books puts compelling characters and fast-paced action at the center of narratives rich in historical context. Read Firekeeper’s Daughter; Warrior Girl Unearthed; and the soon-to-be-released Sisters of the Wind in any order; but like the world itself, there are echoes within each for the other stories.
Praise for Sisters in the Wind
SEVEN STARRED REVIEWS!
★ “A shocking, urgent YA thriller that centers Native voices and cultural identity as it reveals the failures of the foster-care system…Through Lucy’s fierce, astute narration, Boulley effortlessly unpacks themes of survival, belonging, and intergenerational trauma, all framed by an engrossing mystery. A powerful testament to restoring one’s heritage.”―Shelf Awareness, starred review
★ “Complex and unpredictable…Boulley’s gift for building suspense is on full display…. With its intense depiction of issues present in the foster system, as well as its heartfelt exploration of Lucy’s Native identity, Sisters in the Wind will leave readers in contemplation long after they’ve finished reading.“―BookPage, starred review
★ “A strong standalone story full of suspense and survival.”―School Library Journal, starred review
★ “Shocking revelations keep pages turning. Boulley’s latest gripping thriller poignantly expands familiar characters’ stories and introduces a compelling new heroine.” ―The Horn Book, starred review
★ “Weaving together the history of stolen Native children with the contemporary dangers to vulnerable teens, this unforgettable novel is impossible to put down…and races to an explosive conclusion.” ―Booklist, starred review
★ “Boulley delivers a propulsive mystery thriller…unflinching prose…[and] a devastating yet gripping tale of finding family, recontextualizing faith, and reclaiming ancestry that serves as a searing critique of the ways that systems can fail vulnerable youth.”—Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
★ “A powerful story of family, belonging, and identity interlaced with thriller.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Heart-wrenching, adrenaline filled.” —BCCB
