A review by themoonphoenix
Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Blood like magic is an interesting mix between fantasy and science fiction. You have cool witches and scientific society. 
Voya is 16, she lives with her entire family in a big house, finally, the moment had come, and her magic will be revealed. But oh no! Just what Voya most feared, she feels like failing, her ancestor gives her a difficult task, murder her first love of her or her entire family will suffer the consequences. 
She can't believe it, it's almost an impossible task, starting because she still doesn't know her true love ... or does she? Just the other day, she tried a new app, to find her genetic match; he is gorgeous, a brilliant young scientist, also very arrogant and they had a bad start. 
 
World-building: So cool, it's set in Toronto, it feels almost like today, but with more technology, interesting apps, robots, and maybe I need a tattoo, like the ones described here. The story feels a little more sci-fi than fantasy (more than I thought) but it wasn't bad, they talk about scientific projects, and how magic can help. 
The magic descriptions are unique, decades ago Voya´s family migrated from Trinidad (There is mention about her family history, like slavery). 
Each magic and power is unique, not only among her family, but also in the different clans (they are mentioned a few like Chinese and Latin witches). 
 
Characters: They were great, Voya´s feelings are so relatable, she cares for her family, is afraid of falling and hurting her family. Luc, once you get to know him you understand him better, I love her passion for what he does. The family was messy and very real. This is how many families behave. 
 
Love: Yes, Voya is trying to know more Luc and falling in love, there is romance, but also is about family love and self-love. 
 
In conclusion, great debut, if you want to read about witches and cool magic systems, more diverse characters, and rep, then this is your story.
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