Book description
Hear this: Daunis Fontaine isn't just navigating a murder mystery-she's fighting to belong. In Angeline Boulley's Firekeeper's Daughter, the audiobook becomes pure magic, weaving a story where every whispered secret on the reservation, every hockey rink echo, and every heartbreak feels startlingly real. You don't just listen to Daunis's journey-you live it.
As a biracial teen unmoored from her Ojibwe roots, Daunis feels like a ghost in her own life. Then, tragedy shatters her world, forcing her to put her dreams aside for her struggling mother. The glimmer of hope? Jamie, the new hockey player who sees her. But that peace shatters when she witnesses a brutal murder, dragging her into a dangerous investigation where trust is a luxury and the stakes are life or death.
What makes this audiobook transformative isn't just the gripping plot-it's the voice. The narrator masterfully embodies Daunis's quiet strength, her cultural pride, and the raw tension of her choices. You hear the weight of her identity in every pause, the urgency in her voice when she says, "I'm not just protecting my family-I'm protecting them." The Ojibwe language, the reservation rhythms, the scent of rain on pine needles-they all come alive through sound, making you feel the land's heartbeat beneath your feet.
This isn't just a mystery. It's a revelation. Boulley doesn't just tell us about Indigenous resilience; she lets you feel it through Daunis's eyes as she navigates a world that never quite fits her. The undercover work isn't about solving a case-it's about choosing who you are when the people you love are under threat. And the narrator? She makes you believe every moment, every whispered warning, every tear.
You'll race through this audiobook, not just because the plot twists you, but because you need to know: Will Daunis save her community by risking everything she's ever known? The answer isn't just thrilling-it's deeply human. It's about finding your home in the places you're meant to protect.
Press play. Let Daunis guide you through the heart of her world. You won't just hear this story-you'll carry it with you long after the final chapter. This is the audiobook that reminds us why stories matter, and why we need to listen. Don't miss it.
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Bliss
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Kabuki
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience