Spoiler free part: In the beginning, I was so interested to read this because of it's different idea to explore African mythology unlike the usual American YA novels and it started out really good and promising. And the best part was, it is written from two different perspectives and both combines at the end. But after the 1/3 of the book, it didn't feel like a original plot or with extraordinary characters.
1. As usual like all other female protagonist in YA novels, this Zélie was annoying too. She was immature and throwing her tantrums for stupid reasons. If it's not for Amari, I would have closed the book long before. Unlike other characters, there was a proper character development in her part (and honestly character development is what I expect most in a book). Other characters were really boring too. Nothing new or special about them.
2. Insta love! God! I love proper development in a relationship. It was instant and within a night they were planning to build a new Orisha! Seriously? That was way too dramatic.
3. It is full of African based characters because the author wanted to honour them. So all of the descriptions about their look was black. But the plot wasn't. It was no different from the characters in American YA novels. Their life isn't easy that was supposed to be the point. But it failed terribly.
4. If you have read any Sarah J Mass' books, you would find so many similarities. I guarantee you that.
5. And there are too many killings in the book for no reason!
6. The only thing I love about the book was the writing. It was really awesome and I did enjoy the book apart from all the negative things I mentioned. And I am really looking forward to her next book. Because she is capable and I expect more effort from her.
7. Generally, I don't like a magical world with the difficulty in doing magic. But in this one, it had a meaning and I loved it. The dilemma Zélie had about magic was really good.

And now here comes the. .

Spoiler-y section: 1. I would like you to compare Zélie and Inan with Feyre and Tamlin. See the similarities? Isn't Inan same coward like Tamlin?
2. And. . . Did you get any hint at Roen's character at the end? Is he going to be another Rhys? Possible!
3. And honestly, all along the story, I expected Zélie and Amari to be together. They had that chemistry man!
4. And I don't know if Amari is aware of her feelings with Binta. It wasn't just a friendship. I really loved that. I am telling you right, Amari is such a sweetheart and if I care about any character in here, it is Amari. She became a badass in the end. And I need to see more of her than that stupid Zélie and her hopeless love.

I have given the rating 3.5/5 actually!