But her POV was never annoying, and she was refreshingly pragmatic, something I love in a main character. This was wicked cool, as everyone's abilities differ, and the occasional inconvenient appearance of the spirits really rendered everything higher stakes and more interesting.Ĭlara was an interesting protagonist I didn't see many dimensions to her, and I think it was intentional, that she has closed herself off because of the way her connections with the spirit world work. And for every "treat" slash magical ability they bestow upon a bargainer, there is a "trick", a dark downside and cost of the powers. The "magic" system of this world was really interesting, comprised almost entirely of the unearthly abilities granted to specific characters through bargains with powerful spirits, some of whom are recognizable from other Black lore I've consumed over the years. I also love a heist-like plot with one of those gangs of varied characters, and this was fun like the best of them. in the 1920s, steeped in African American folk magic concepts and intrigue. I quite enjoyed this adventure through the Black neighborhoods of Washington, D.C.
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