A girl who is gifted with a magical ability that has the power to destroy everything if she isn’t careful. The story follows Zora Broussard as she has moved to New Orleans to live with her aunt while trying to lie low about the traumatic event that happened in New York. She dreams about having a career in music, but in a time where women, especially a woman of color is treated as nothing more than something to be pretty, silent, and obedient, chasing her dreams will be difficult as her aunt just wants to marry her off. Zora has a secret though, she plays music at a jazz club and one day meets a sweet pianist named Phillip. While Zora begins to fall in love with Phillip, their romance is forbidden as Phillip is White and Zora is black. On top of that her aunt has fixed in on a husband for Zora, whether she wants it or not, and Zora’s leash on her powers are straining as she finds herself continuously being tested. Zora and Phillip have to keep their relationship a secret, but soon find that their families have a connected and complicated past, that could endanger both of them. In an era of segregation and speakeasies, Zora will fight for her own destiny, even if it means losing everything. This was a really interesting story and even though it is the second book in a series, you do not have to read the first book to understand this one ( I didn’t read the first book and could follow this one just fine). The racism and struggles that Zora dealt with was difficult but accurate. She faced so many obstacles while still chasing after the things she wanted. Overall, a sad but good read.

*Thanks Netgalley and Disney Publishing Worldwide for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*