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Black Water Sister by Zen Cho
3.0

The book has a slow start but once Jess becomes fully involved in the spiritual family drama, I had a hard time putting it down. I enjoyed the flair of the spoken language, the strong cast of supporting characters, and Jess' tumultuous relationship with her dead grandmother and the titular god. The ending felt satisfying, like a scary new beginning, but Jess' growth through the novel is realistic and convincing. A fantastic modern world fantasy.