Review by Library Journal Review
Galilee "Gali" Kincaid was born to a line of women who kept no men and bore no sons--but even among her wild family, Gali was considered strange. She ached and wanted in a way no other family member did, so when she turned 25, Gali left the Kincaid land for a life on her own in nearby Salvation. While at a friend's party, Gali meets Lucifer Helel, the security guard for an ancient artifact. Gali makes a deal with Lucifer to view the artifact and unknowingly bargains with the king of Hell. Lucifer is immediately drawn to Gali, a human with the power to incinerate him with her touch, but to his princes, she smells like a harbinger. As Gali uncovers the secret of her creation, she and Lucifer must battle the powers of heaven and hell in order to stay together. Emezi's (Little Rot) skillful storytelling is lush and evocative. Gali and Lucifer's desire for each other is a ruinous love, and Emezi's signature prose is haunting. In a time of overwhelming choices for romantasy books, this deeply seductive novel stands out with a visceral allure. VERDICT An absolute must-have for libraries.--Maria Martin
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