4.5 stars 
 I really enjoyed reading this book though it's kind of weird that it's labeled as young-adult when the protagonist, Nas, is over 400 years old. 
 I found it somehow fascinating and it managed to hold my attention even though thinking back, not a lot actually happened. There's a definite feel of setting the stage but it's also centred on her personal growth (which sounds more boring than it was). I'm looking forward to reading the next instalment of this trilogy.