I read this book twice. The first time it was a sort of "Let's see how it is" and read it in two setting as I was totally involved in the plot.
The second time after reading the novellas set in the same world and I was able to get more nuances of the characters and the world building.
This is one of the most original and exciting fantasy book I read in the last years: a mix of fantasy, historical mystery and steampunk.
Fatma is a fascinating character that challenges the tradition even if things are changes.
There's a fantasy story but there's also moments when the books talks about racism, social classes and how you can be shunned for the wrong skin tone.
The world building is excellent, rich of details and I loved it.
It is s an exciting, highly entertaining and riveting novel, I hope to read other books set in this world.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine