This is a wonderful historical YA novel by Mackenzie Lee, who I am so happy to have discovered. It’s not something I normally read, but it was absolutely delightful. It actually felt like a fantasy to me. There was a lot of action and general sense of fun, but also exploration of deeper themes, certainly relevant and resonant with the world today. I highly recommend. The characters are layered and the protagonist goes on a wonderful journey of self-discovery  and growth. I am highly anticipating the sequel.