What would you do if you awoke to find yourself lying in a coffin presumed to be dead? Only to find that somehow you did not die but you are responsible for the death of your twin sister, Lasya. Kajal knows that this is all her fault and will do anything to right the wrongs she has done to Lasya. Kajal will bring Lasya back to life in a mystical practice only she knows how to perform. As she struggles to evade the law and society that have labeled her a witch Kajal must prepare and practice before she brings her sister life once more.
Soon however, Kajal starts to attract the attention of a select few who want to make use of her powers. These renegades have now captured Kajal in order to bring back to life the dead prince. They believe in doing so they will save all of humanity from the bhutas (zombie-like dead loved ones). As the story unfolds Kajal will find out more about who she truly is and what her powers will enable her to do. But can she bring the prince back to life in order to save what is most precious to her?
Overall rating 4/5
This book was composed of Sim's beautifully imagined folklore and a modern take of Frankenstein. I loved being immersed into this culture and the world of Kajal. The ending was also a wonderful addition that summed up a huge part to explaining how Kajal’s powers came to be. I do wish we could have more of the world described at the end (do not want to spoil the ending) and the characters within.

*Thank you to Tara Sim, PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group | Nancy Paulsen Books, and Netgalley for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.