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one of my favourite Toronto books!
love the straddling of genres in this book. One of the first books of this author that I read and still one of my favourites.

katylang007's review against another edition

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5.0

Inspiring world and culture, all wrapped up in unique, bold characters who make me want to be brave enough to go on an adventure like theirs.

_haven_'s review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

Talk about family drama

I really enjoyed this, I thought it was super immersive and incredibly well written.

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3.0

A survivorship novel focused on, for once, not white folks in neighborhoods surrounded by barbed wire, but the inner city and the people of color making real lives there despite the surrounding dystopia. Strong female characters lead the way.

j_e_n_n's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

ablondal's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark inspiring tense

5.0

ayami's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5 rounded up. A great urban dystopia set in downtown Toronto and steeped in Caribbean magic (Orishas). Despite some issues with the pacing (the beginning drags a bit too much for my liking) the story is quite satisfying. I especially enjoyed all the possession scenes - they were a perfect combination of creepy and thrilling.

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