2019 re-read: Wow, wow, wow. So glad I took the time to re-read this before jumping into Children of Virtue and Vengeance. There's so much packed in here about colorism, state-sanctioned violence against oppressed people, and what it takes and the sacrifices needed to truly start change and revolution. The magic system is clear and the world-building is solid. My favorite character is definitely Amari; she goes through such an intense and riveting growth as a character, and I'm looking forward to seeing her rise in the next installment of this series.