Genevieve
This book was beautifully written from the author’s note all the way to the epilogue. Truly magical. I read along with the physical copy while listening to the audiobook, and honestly, I’d do it all over again. I kept thinking how much I wish this book had been around when my boys were younger, seeing a story with such strong representation of their culture would’ve meant so much. The worldbuilding and magic system were incredible, mixed with Yoruba traditions and Haitian culture in such a powerful way. Malik’s journey was crazy, he’s a young man whose life changes after his mother disappears and he discovers he has magical powers. Years later, he enrolls at Caiman University, an HBCU that’s also a magical school, where twists and surprises unfold at every turn. I absolutely loved this story and can’t wait for book two!
This book was beautifully written from the author’s note all the way to the epilogue. Truly magical. I read along with the physical copy while listening to the audiobook, and honestly, I’d do it all over again. I kept thinking how much I wish this book had been around when my boys were younger, seeing a story with such strong representation of their culture would’ve meant so much. The worldbuilding and magic system were incredible, mixed with Yoruba traditions and Haitian culture in such a powerful way. Malik’s journey was crazy, he’s a young man whose life changes after his mother disappears and he discovers he has magical powers. Years later, he enrolls at Caiman University, an HBCU that’s also a magical school, where twists and surprises unfold at every turn. I absolutely loved this story and can’t wait for book two!
