I am an avid reader of Neil Gaiman, Poppy Z. Brite, Anne Rice, and will at least scroll through a work if it has certain elements that get my attention. I tried to scroll though this, and was utterly consumed. There is a naturalness written into this story, you are aware that ghosts walk the streets and gods might just decide you are worth there attention, and it does not feel false or unusual. I quickly fell into this world and admire Maggi as a witch, a mother, and a leader. Read this book. Recommend this book. Review it.