This was a nice short and sweet story. We get to see how Binti is trying to branch out past her homeland to go to Uuniversity even if it means being ostracized. Unfortunately tragedy hits on the way and she must become peace keeper to prevent more. Binti is a really awesome character, and is easy to connect with with on many levels. This book also does a really good job of presenting social issues without being over bearing. I always enjoy that subtle touch that not all writers are good at. While less than 100 pages, I had a lot of fun with this book. I look forward to continuing this series. 4 out of 5.