this book. this marvelous, marvelous book. how do i even start? i guess the obvious would be to say how its been over a month since i’ve finished reading it and i still genuinely think about robin and edwin on a daily basis. even more so now for one obvious reason, the tattoo i got. when i first finished this book, i knew i really loved it and enjoyed it for what it was. but sometimes books stick with you and grows in your heart. that was exactly what happened with this book for me. it’s quickly been squared away into my mental list of all time favorites. so, let me try to do my thoughts some justice. 

 

first, i so distinctly remember being so so hesitant in the beginning of this book. and that was mostly because the prose is definitely flowery (think the night circus vibes). but i’m eternally glad that i persevered, because oh my, was it worth it. in the end, i was left with a beautifully unique magic system that makes me wish i lived in this world. i became so immersed in a vaguely familiar london and english countryside. i was grasping for each little nugget of information, excited to learn more about these magical families. and honestly, i would truly read a book about sutton’s cottage alone and how it came to be. bottom line, i just want to learn more about everything in magical world. 

 

but more than just the setting, it was the two absolutely lovable idiots that captured my heart and squeezed. robin and edwin. edwin and robin. what more is there to say? the growth these two underwent in such a short amount of time makes my soul ache ache with all the fuzzy, warm feelings.  

 

edwin: his drive, his passion, and his beautiful stubbornness to never let people see his weaknesses. i resonate with him and his faults to an unnerving end. i truly appreciated the arc he underwent, learning to be confident in his magic and his overall demeanor. i love that he remains his true, nerdy and shy self by the end even after all he’s been through. stay grumpy, robin loves that anyway. 

 

robin: my himbo with a heart of gold. as edwin often alluded to, you make every room you step into burst with energy and passion. despite being such a “loud” character, robin is truly a show of quiet strength. he takes every wild thing thrown at him in this book with such stride. it’s truly a feat. and while he (and edwin too, honestly) may not have the best first judgements, he lives and he learns. and quickly too. 

 

i could honestly talk for hours and in circles about this book. but this review (more like gushing session) is long enough and i think i’ve gotten my point across. i love this book and characters like there’s no tomorrow. it has truly stuck with me in a way i never expected it too, but i have no complaints. i’m grateful for what this story has brought me, and i can’t wait for what’s next to come.