⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️,5 / 🌶️🌶️

“We don’t choose our monsters, Mira. They choose us.”
“Are you going to stab me with that, princess?”
“You really will be my worst punishment yet.”

Well written and easy to read, it kept me hooked from the first pages to the end.

The magic system was unique and well thought out, and the world-building was well written and easy to understand.

The book is told from two POVs: Mira and Sidelle. I think that the dual-POV storytelling worked well for the plot, and I was equally invested in both of their perspectives.

I really liked Mira as a main character. She reminded me of Aelin from Throne of Glass. She was a strong and feisty character who had a rough past. I liked how she didn’t need someone to save her. I enjoyed seeing her grow and learn.

I loved the tension and banter between Mira and Balis. Their interactions were really funny at times.

The pacing of the book was good, not too slow but not too fast either. There was a lot happening but also time to explain and explore things.

I can’t wait to read more!



I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.