Smart noir about insecurity and sisters

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Funny and smart, both a noir detective AND a magical school story. But it’s not about magic and it’s not about the mystery, it’s about that classic high school feeling of never being good enough.
Ivy works through her issues with her twin sister, their dead mom and being the one who is NOT the Chosen One, all while she’s not entirely sure she can even solve the mystery. Oh, and there’s a tiny romance.
The writing is direct and real and easy to get into.
The magical system is scientific and pretty much besides the point, but if you are looking for a high fantasy, this isn’t that. If you’re looking for realism and noir, and you like a high school setting, insecurity and undealt-with trauma, this is for you.