There was a lot to like here, all crammed in under 100 pages. Witchcraft, vengeance, vultures, diverse characters, and a cultural perspective actually written by an author of color. It’s fast-paced and occasionally very brutal, but it’s also sprinkled with character development and poignant moments.

For me there just wasn’t enough to fully stick the landing. The synopsis seems to promise an epic story, and I feel like we just got the highlights. In fact, when it really started getting interesting is also right when it decided to end. I certainly liked what I read, but I definitely wanted more!

Sidebar: still loving these covers by @justintcoons