On her first day at a new school, Mwikali discovers that she is descended from a long line of Kenyans with mystical powers. She and her friends must find and destroy the dreaded Forbidden Mask before the powers of darkness can gather and unleash its evil power.

I enjoyed this imaginative story! Mwikali and her friends all have different abilities and powers which they are just discovering. They learn and grow together, and Mwikali gradually begins to gain confidence in herself and trust her friends more. I really loved her character arc!

The plot is a little bit predictable, and I saw the plot twists coming a mile away, but it was still enjoyable. There were a couple of things in the plot that felt forced. Instead of unfolding naturally, some things seemed way too convenient and coincidental. But I really liked the writing style! The pacing is good. The action is exciting. The friends' mystical powers are very imaginative and full of enchantment.

It was so interesting to learn about Kenya and its culture. The history of Kenya is woven all through the story. But I wish this book had a glossary for words that are unfamiliar or in a different language. I wanted to learn all about the language! I ended up looking up a lot of things on the internet and got inspired to learn more about Kenya and its rich history.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.