Amari a black girl from the "hood" is desperately searching for her missing brother. When one night a mysterious briefcase is delivered to her, Amari embarks on a journey into the supernatural world. She is offered a place in the Bureau of Supernatural's Summer Camp, where her brother used to go to as well. Amari and her roomate Elsie start their own investigation into her brothers disappearance.This is a phenomenal start into a new middle grade series. It tackles important themes such as being bullied in school for being different whether it be because of their skin colour, socioeconomic standing or simply because they belong to a minority. It also takes into account the prejudices that are the underlying cause. I found the story entertaining and gripping. The concept of the world is well done, it is a mix between Harry Potter and the Cherub Series. The Bureau has great fantastical aspects like a floor that is entirely made of water. A host of different creatures reside, visit or are imprisoned in the bureau and we meet several classic supernatural beings.