Liselle Sambury bends so many genres in Blood Like Magic. It's witchy, dark, urban fantasy with a little bit futuristic sci-fi thrown in. It's definitely the most unique fantasy book I've picked up in a while! The world-building is top tier and the atmosphere is a character in itself. I was in futuristic Canada right along side Voya. 

Speaking of Voya, I love her so much! Liselle Sambury takes the chosen one trope and throws it on its head with Voya. From the start, she doesn't want to do what's asked of her. So much of this story is a love letter to proving people wrong. Voya comes into herself so beautifully in this first book, so I can't wait to see what the consequences are! 

The romance between Voya and Luc is the perfect addition to the already high stakes. Was nobody going to tell me Luc is a trans boy love interest!! Safe to say, I was very pleasantly surprised when I found out. Their romance is sickeningly sweet in the best way!