“Uniformity is not unity. Silence is not peace.”

representation: own voices West African inspired world and characters, implied asexual side character.

[trigger warnings are listed at the bottom of this review and may contain spoilers]

★★★★

This was great! the magic system was suuuuper interesting and i really liked how the MC and the crown prince that she was sent to kill didn't end up as lovers, but they had the most pure friendship uwu. i definitely thought this was a standalone for some reason?? so my expectations were a little off, but i enjoyed it overall!

trigger warnings: rape, abusive father, fire, stabbing, mild fantasy violence.