I've found it difficult to describe this book. It reads with the ease of chick lit. It addresses big issues (racism, privilege, white savior complex, bias) without feeling heavy. The dialogue between Emira's friends feels effortless and real. My dings against this book: Alix is utterly unlikable. Even villains usually have something redeeming, but with Alix? Nope. And the ending was both a bit much and not enough. It felt like a departure from the rest of the book and didn't deliver the satisfaction I was hoping for.