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Zélie remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. When different clans ruled – Burners igniting flames, Tiders beckoning waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoning forth souls.

But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, anyone with powers was targeted and killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.

Now Zélie has a chance to bring back magic to her people and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must learn to harness her powers and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.

Danger lurks in Orïsha, where strange creatures prowl, and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to come to terms with the strength of her magic – and her growing feelings for an enemy . . .

Review 

Zélie lost her mother when magic was taken away, now that she has a chance to restore it, she wants revenge. When she meets Princess Amari, they clash over the situation, as they try to figure out what to do next. 
I enjoyed the story and how the two main characters interacted. They come from two different worlds, but they are both good people at heart. Zélie has struggled with loss, poverty and trying to help her family. When she learns magic can be restored, she feels like things can finally change. Meanwhile, Amari lived a life of privilege, but when she sees someone she cares about die, it turns her world upside down. The story examines how oppression can impact people and what happens when the oppressed fight back. It shows that it is important to choose a side and stand up for others and that no one should be stripped of a part of themselves. It was a very good book and I will be reading the next in the series.

4.5 out of 5 stars.

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