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The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia
4.5
dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It feels like an NK Jemisin book - deeply social, intellectual, exciting, unclear morality of al characters, extremely queer. 
In it, the main character tries to exist in a world that does not want them because of their heritage and ability to perform a specific type of magic. I loved the world in this and the reflection on being an oppressed group who has also oppressed others. If you read this, make sure to read the authors note!

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