A review by onthesamepage
Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was such a fun read. Amari is an amazing heroine, and I loved the discussions surrounding racial discrimination and classism/elitism. There are wholesome friendships, bullies, and leaders that abuse their power for their own gain, but Amari stands strong in the midst of it all. And it's not that she never doubts that she belongs there, it's just that she learns to not listen to that little negative voice inside her. She's so determined to find her brother, and to prove that not all magicians are bad. I really loved her.

The ending took a surprising turn, and I'm definitely curious to see what happens next.