3.5
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I love how Talabi writes - that said I actually prefer his characterization of Shigidi in his short story collection. 

This book was fun, a healthy mix of romance, sex, and adventure. But it was missing an element of characterization that I craved. I just found myself not caring for or rooting for anyone as much as I am used to. That said the scene setting was lovely, and I did feel like I was right next to the characters.