'I wanted to believe that there was magic woven into the world in which we lived; something underneath the surface of what we could see, an entire universe we didn't quite understand, but that didn't mean that it didn't exist.' 
 What an exquisitely written, beautifully crafted and utterly magical fantasy based upon Indian culture and folklore. I really enjoyed this delightful story, featuring a biracial main character, a beautifully touching friendship (although I was low key living for my Thala/Amrita ship to sail) and a truly unique and compelling plot that touches on the ideas of choice, destiny and living with the consequence of your actions. Definitely recommend.