I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The representation in this is excellent in its discussion of mental health, trauma, systemic racism, LGBTQ+ romance, and family dynamics, and I love the introduction of a new magic system; however, the book feels bloated in an effort to cover all of these topics. For me, it became tough to engage with the story because of how much the book jumps from one plot point and theme to another.

While I wish the execution had been better, I do appreciate the topics the book covers, and for that alone I'd recommend trying it.