This is a mysterious and kinda cute YA speculative fiction book. It has a sort of steampunk vibe and takes place in a version of the U.S.  where the Confederacy doesn’t lose the war. However, this is done well as it imagines New Orleans as even more connected to Haiti and Yoruba gods. 

The MC is headstrong which is always needed in an adventure like this. Her story is filled with spy craft, powerful women, and love of her city. 

I enjoyed this book but would have loved a bit more character-building for the MC. 

The audiobook narrator also pronounces New Orleans differently than I’ve heard natives say it. This was distracting, at times.