Reviews

5⭐️ I absolutely loved this This was such an unexpected read for me. It’s much higher fantasy than what I normally read. A lot of political intrigue, world-building, etc. I was lightly confused at all times

This wasn’t a hard read but it did take me a while to get through it. Probably cause I was really intrigued with the world and I guess magic system (is this fantasy?! Probably it was hard describing the genre to someone), and tbh I didn’t want it to end. But holy smokes was this a wild ride with twist and turns, questioning everyone’s motives (don’t be suspicious don’t be suspicious), heart break (IYKYK), and so much more. It hard to say how I felt about the MMC he was fine overall insufferable in moments, but he is also young so it tracks. I really loved his internal dialogue, and the growth he made as a character and figuring out himself and what he wanted. I wanted to put this one off as long as possibly because book 2 isn’t out yet. Gave me Red Rising, maybe a little Hunger Games, and some dark academia vibes. I’ll de be reading it again. I felt like the pacing was off throughout much of the book. Things speed up then die down. Or the passage of time is super abrupt in moments. I thought there were high stakes at every twist and turn, but always with a gut feeling that the MC would always come up on top so do with that what you will.

Literally, how does this book get away with being so good?! Red Rising vibes, but somehow a completely separate sort of story. I love the MC for being not another “omg I never knew I was perfect at everything” repeat. The story hooked me. It was absolutely impossible to put down. And the ENDING! Holyyyyy cow. Out of nowhere. I can’t say enough good. Absolute banger.