Overall I thought this was a good introduction to this series, but unfortunately something just didn't click with this book for me. I loved the setting as this book is inspired by African legends and I haven't read a lot of fantasy with such a focus, but the characters fell a little flat for me and there were quite a few info-dumps. This book is split into multiple perspective and I found the changes a little jarring at times. Without spoiling anything I think it was also a little frustrating one of the characters died quite early on in the book in terms of representation. Other than that this was a good book, but it just didn't quite work for me.

I enjoyed the beginning of this book, with the boys becoming assassins. However, with the introduction of the supernatural, I felt that it became too convoluted. I also felt that there were too many points of view that made it difficult to follow. I have no doubt others will love this book, but unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.