First published 2023
Eighteen-year-old Kyla feels like an outsider in her small town. But when she discovers an ancient arrowhead, hidden memories of her Anishinaabe warrior heritage awaken. Kyla embarks on a perilous quest to uncover her family's past, facing opposition from those who want to keep the truth buried. With a mysterious mentor's guidance, Kyla must confront long-held secrets and her own self-doubt to embrace her destiny and protect her community.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, native-american
Vibes: lyrical, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Anishinaabe
Period: present-day
396 pages · Hardcover · Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)