Sisters in the Wind

Gr 9 Up–An explosion at work shortly after a stranger drops off a note—“Lucy, come home where you are loved”—divides her life into pre-blast and post-blast. Lucy is an only child raised by her dad who lied about her Native American heritage and about her mother. Lucy ends up in foster care after his death. In her first placement, she meets Devery, who gives her advice on surviving the system. Lucy is eventually placed in a group home where she feels safe. Gradually, she realizes something is off. Her suspicions lead her to snoop, and she finds documents revealing human trafficking. Lucy flees with the evidence, fearing for her life, and tries to disappear. After the blast, Lucy is cared for by John Jameson and Daunis Fontaine as she recovers from her injuries. They try to persuade her to meet her mother’s family. She is leery of them but also terrified her secrets will harm them. Lucy is lured back to the group home where a final confrontation takes place. Lucy’s tough exterior hides her concern for others as she navigates situations involving abuse, drug use, and murder. The time line is between The Firekeepers Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed with Daunis and John’s relationship a secondary plot, but it’s a strong standalone story full of suspense and survival. There are trigger warnings as the book delves into difficult topics.