YES YES YES.

You gave me all the representation, Tracy! Fantasy books don't have to be bland white men with a savior complex, and more people should follow her example. Here we have a well-developed cast of characters, a compelling plot, and an intriguing magic system rooted in (...I swear I didn't mean to make that pun) African culture. This book doesn't shy away from commenting on the systemic racism in America and does so quite well, especially considering that it's set in the South.

Ends on a wee bit of a cliffhanger, but I'm not disappointed in the least. This had twists and turns, a bunch of action, and so much character growth - basically everything I want from a fantasy.