I chose this book as a Book of the Month pick in January 2019. I loved the cover, the title, and the premise was really unique and compelling.

I really loved this book. It may be a little slow for some readers, especially in the beginning, but I loved it. This is an own-voices book, and it was obvious that the author has a deep respect for her cultural heritage. I loved learning about the superstitions surrounding numbers and the mythology surrounding weretigers and the depiction of the afterlife as well. It just all worked for me. The world felt vibrant and real.

There is a hint of mystery in this book as well. And when the book takes a supernatural/magical turn I wasn't expecting it, but it just made the book that much better.

I can't really explain why this book has captured my imagination so thoroughly, but I know it's going to be a book I think about for a long time.