A review by tightropetothesun
Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold by P. Djèlí Clark

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

This was an excellent follow up to Abeni's Song. I really appreciate how the author does not shy away from the darker, more intense content, just because the primary audience is young. I'm sure the kids appreciate being taken seriously and it makes it easy to enjoy this series as an adult as well. It's full of magic, whimsy, adventure, and heart, while remaining genuinely high-stakes, fast paced, and interesting. 

Thank you to Netgalley and MacMillan Audio for a chance to review the audiobook.