A review by bookgroundmel
Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Wonderful listen. Imani and her group have great banter and tension. It's very easy to get wrapped up in the plotting and mystery. The outline of the world is very easy to follow and well defined. Imani, like many 17 yr old characters, can be annoying at times and it shows how little she sees the world in the story. The family dynamic is developed and you feel for Imani and her parents and sister. The magic is super unique and I feel like in spots if you are a fan of the plotting with Six of Crows you may enjoy this story.