I really enjoyed this book! Some high points that I don't think are spoilers:
- Biracial child has special powers in part due to her dual heritage
- The magics are color and song and dance and the arts
- It's a real journey with the child at its center, that doesn't do away with adults.
- Adults don't all agree with one another

Low points:
- Slow start was hard to get into. I only stuck with it because it was a recommended book.
- Clearly the first of a trilogy, it doesn't quite stand up on its own.

On the whole, a thoroughly delightful book. 4.3 stars.