Sci-fi/Fantasy that actually feels fresh and original!! That's super rare, given how much of that genre I read!! I was completely and utterly gripped within the first 15 pages and knew that I would be finishing the whole book. Loved, loved, loved a sci-fi/fantasy story that didn't decide that in a world of magic and aliens, etc., there were still only white cishet people. It's amazing how often the races of people refuse to acknowledge the creativity and originality around them. Not this one. I think every character is a person of color (I could be misremembering), with an emphasis on Black characters, and there's plenty of different sexualities to go around. Love the semi-dystopian feeling to the book, and love the pretty realistic writing of teenagers in over their heads, but with powers to help them through it.

Well-written, well-crafted, fun to read, though like most sci-fi/fantasy, it gets pretty dark at times. There are some gruesome actions and descriptions, though nothing that felt like more than the moment deserved. Overall, really, really enjoyed this, and looking forward to the sequel.