This was a really interesting book, set at the time of the American revolution, with an unusual narrator: an African slave raised by philosophers and given a classical education. Written in a very Gothic style with archaic language, which might be off-putting to its intended readers. It shouldn't be categorized as a young adult book, really, but that's not a problem for my enjoyment of it at all. Fascinating concept, and well-executed. Can't wait to read the second volume.