I thought that this book was innovating, interesting and exciting. The idea on the whole was thought-provoking, a girl who can do a whole new brand of magic, juju? Added to the overall idea, the authors style was amazing. It had the voice of a kid, with all of the feeling and thoughts, but a sophisticated touch with excellent vocabulary. The book grabbed you and held your interest from start to finish. It was like Harry Potter, or Percy Jackson, with mythical tales from the heart of the nation. The Nigerian background gave it a flair that gave the story muscle whenever it was weak. Theres nothing really controversial in this book, so I would recommend it for all ages, and it was a middle-range reading level. As it is fantasy combined with culture, I learned a lot about Nigeria and its ancient beliefs. The author gave the book a very real setting and characters, like a movie, but the whiny mood at the beginning seemed not to fit, and it was a little aggravating. By the end the book had a steady and tension filled pace, but the climax was a little rushed and not as interesting as it could be. It wasnt as satisfying as the middle of the book. My advice to you is to keep reading through the beginning, even if its dull, and savor the middle as long as you can. My general opinion on this book, however, was that it was fantastic.