The Conductors, a debut historical fantasy by Nicole Glover, was absolutely fabulous. A seamless mix of fantasy with a twisty-turny mystery. The historical setting was rich and real, delving into real-life struggles and the day-to-day difficulties or race, class, friendship, fitting in, and finding home. The magic system was unique and captivating. Hetty was a wonderful protagonist, smart and strong, but complex and layered, with her own vulnerabilities. A stellar novel that will have cross-genre appeal.
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You may like this if you like:
-fantasy with unique magic systems
-historical mystery
-smart, complex protagonists
-books that explore African-American history
-books that bend and meld genres
