I thought taking some time in between finishing this book and writing my review would help my thoughts to come across more concisely. However, I'm realizing that it's hard to put into words how much I appreciated this book. It came at the perfect time, because while I was reading, the Black Lives Matter movement shook the nation and the world. Now, this book does not have Black individuals in it, but the racial injustices that were covered in the story were profound, and I shed tears more times than I'd like to admit. Yes, it's a well-written and beautiful fantasy, filled with stories and gods and heartache. It's also thought-provoking and in a time where I've wanted to educate myself more than ever, it was needed. People of color, other ethnicities, other backgrounds, that look and act differently than you DESERVE LOVE AND JUSTICE TOO. Okay, okay, so maybe the political statement wouldn't have come across so strong at any other time, but let it be known that this book really shook me to my core.