Wow. I'm blown away. This is an astonishing debut by Emezi that sucked me in and then spat me out, moved and changed. I've been anticipating this work for a while now as I follow the author on instagram and have read some of her short stories published online, but nothing prepared me for the form this novel took and the power it had. I normally shy away from reading about anything supernatural or spiritual and if I'd known the content of this I might not have picked it up, but I'm so glad I didn't know so I did pick it up. I'm not going to reveal much because this book needs to be experienced but I will say I'm stunned by how many topics this addressed—love, family, faith, identity, place, and mental health—so deeply, while not seeming to really touch them at all. A must read and surely going to be one of the best releases in 2018.

NB: I received an ARC of this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

WoW! Extraordinary debut novel! This engaging #ownvoices book captures vivid imagery in weaving a narrative that pushes the limits of what is conventionally considered possible!