Read June 2024
Unfortunately, this was a bit of a disappointment for me.

I actually tried to read this once before a few years ago but couldn’t get into it and (soft) DNFed it. At the time I put it down to not being in the mood for a sci-fi (it was the romance that initially got me interested with a comparison to Red, White & Royal Blue). Maybe I should have just trusted my instincts that were telling me this was not the book for me..

Initially I did like it more than on my first try, but it soon turned to “just fine” and after about 70%(I think?) things went in a direction I didn’t care for.

I think mainly, I found the worldbuilding lacking which in turn made it difficult for me to follow/care about the political system. And as for the romance, it’s just one big miscommunication trope. Which is uh.., not exactly my favourite.

DNF 19% 2021
Couldn't get into it, might try again later.