This is a fantastic read that mixes magic with empowerment, coming-of-age, and Nigerian folklore.  We follow a young girl learning her own skills, as she figures out who she is while navigating the ups and downs of growing up. The storytelling is spot-on, blending folklore with real-life issues of misogyny and double standards. 

Although it did drag for me a bit in places, the characters are well-developed and the setting so unique that I read it entirely in one sitting.

If you're looking to diversify your bookshelf from the standard Euro-centric fantasies, I highly recommend this.

Thank you to NetGalley and DAW Books for a digital advanced reader copy.  All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.