A review by sashahc
Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“Blood Like Magic” by Liselle Sambury is both near future Sci Fi and Urban Fantasy YA.  Voya is a hereditary witch from a Trinidadian family living in Toronto in the year 2049.  It is a time of ubiquitous genetic manipulation and ever increasing social stratification.  Voya is given her magical coming-of-age task from an enslaved ancestor: she has one month to destroy her first love or she will destroy her family.  It’s full of the difficulties of being in two cultures and a complicated and sometimes stifling family.  There is a lot of self examination on what being “good” means and how to stay true to oneself while knowing what you owe to the ones you love and to your legacy. There are also thrills and mysteries and conspiracies, a trans love interest, and lots of queer folks.  Also also, some mouthwatering food descriptions.
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