Denise Crittendon has created a vivid sci-fi world where melanin bearers are highly prized and the lead character Lileala is the rare indigo who is a figurehead for her people chosen for her beauty and her ability to shimmer. At the beginning of the novel Lileala is a bit of a pampered brat.  She has been chosen to be the rare indigo a symbol of beauty and grace, although one without a voice.  The previous rare indigo Ahonotay had abdicated her role many decades ago and has retreated from all society leaving a void and much expectation on the new rare indigo. All is going well until Lileala comes down…