The Bruising of Qilwa has blood magic, politics, belonging, younger siblings, and is well-paced for a novella (oh, and the multiple mentions of eggplant being hated by the younger sibling amused me lol).

This novella shined for me in the character relationships, pacing, and world-building elements. A few of the plot details feel a little bare, but the heart of this story comes across as a sincere look at family and the struggles that come with finding a place to belong after uprooting yourself.