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Chronicles of the Immortal Trials #1.5
Immortal Flame: Immortal Origins Akadian's POV
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Expected 1 Aug 26"If only she could see herself the way I do. Then, she would see what she truly is; beautiful ferocity made flesh. In five hundred years, I've never seen anything as terrifyingly dangerous as her smile. A smile I know will be the end of me. But as long as it's the last thing I ever see, I'll embrace my undoing..."
Akadian has spent half a millennium hating what he is, what he was made for, but found routine as a prince of the empire. His life has never been his, and he's grown to not think about it. Until one day a servant pledges her name to the Immortal Trials; a deadly competition in which the winner gains a place in the kingdom of the gods. Setting them both on a course of fate that could change everything...
COMING 2026...
Akadian has spent half a millennium hating what he is, what he was made for, but found routine as a prince of the empire. His life has never been his, and he's grown to not think about it. Until one day a servant pledges her name to the Immortal Trials; a deadly competition in which the winner gains a place in the kingdom of the gods. Setting them both on a course of fate that could change everything...
COMING 2026...
227 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication August 1, 2026
About the author
Taryn Knightly
3 books209 followersTaryn Knightly was born and raised in Colorado but has spent much of her life traveling and moving around. She's been a fan of reading since she could pick up a book. Her favorite genre is fantasy, though she dabbles all over and loves sinking her teeth into a good mystery thriller. She met the love of her life in Washington and now spends her time letting her sense of adventure fuel her creativity. IMMORTAL ORIGINS is her debut dark fantasy and the first installment in the Chronicles of the Immortal Trials. Welcome and happy reading!
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Review of advance copy received from Author
***ARC Review***
My review is my honest opinion based on what I believe while trying my best to think from the perspective of both new and returning readers of this series.
Immortal Flame by Taryn Knightly is number 1.5 out of the Chronicles of Immortal Trials series. This will take place during the same time as Immortal Origins, but through Akadian’s (MMC) POV.
If you have read Immortal Origins then you know the little bit of Akadian’s POV that we do get, leaves us wanting more. Well, we asked.. And we did receive! I am a huge fan of a storyline with both FMC and MMC POVs. Having the male perspective is such a *chef’s kiss*.
At this stage, I am no stranger of Taryn’s work and really enjoyed Immortal Origins, so I already came into this expecting her to deliver. For me this did not disappoint. I loved having more of Akadian’s POV and we even got some questions answered. Immortal Flame does include new content even during the same timeline.
I will say the overall flow of Immortal Origins and Immortal Flames does differ from each other. This really is best viewed as an expansion of book 1, in my opinion, as of now. While Immortal Flames does include some new content, it does have a lot of what you find in Immortal Origins. It’s honestly something I have had to sit back and think about when it came to my review because this situation isn’t necessarily the norm. This book was provided to us because we the readers wanted it. So, it’s in its own unique category. It’s kind of like a novella, but yet also not as you won’t find the entirety of Immortal Origins written from his POV; just a decent chunk. So, you will come to find that as you read Immortal Flames it’s disjointed in structure compared to its predecessor, but also a decent bit of rinse and repeating from book one.
With all of this in mind, I ultimately would recommend doing this as a tandem read. It is my personal opinion that tandem reading Immortal Origins and Immortal Flames together would ultimately be the best experience overall. Yes, it may feel a bit repetitive that way as you go through it, but it will feel less disjointed and as if it is skipping ahead; reducing the amount of potential confusion. This is not a book that can be read without first reading Immortal Origins, and I do believe some of the key parts of this book will become crucial to the story as it progresses, so I do believe this won’t be something you should just skip over.
Do I recommend this series and this author? Absolutely, I do. She listens to her readers and it’s a great read. Do I wish Immortal Flames were written into Immortal Origins from the beginning, so it felt more cohesive? Yes. However, given the circumstances I can understand and respect the decisions that were made. Overall, I am very grateful that we received more of Akadian. Am I excited for Immortal Secrets (#2)? You bet I am.
My review is my honest opinion based on what I believe while trying my best to think from the perspective of both new and returning readers of this series.
Immortal Flame by Taryn Knightly is number 1.5 out of the Chronicles of Immortal Trials series. This will take place during the same time as Immortal Origins, but through Akadian’s (MMC) POV.
If you have read Immortal Origins then you know the little bit of Akadian’s POV that we do get, leaves us wanting more. Well, we asked.. And we did receive! I am a huge fan of a storyline with both FMC and MMC POVs. Having the male perspective is such a *chef’s kiss*.
At this stage, I am no stranger of Taryn’s work and really enjoyed Immortal Origins, so I already came into this expecting her to deliver. For me this did not disappoint. I loved having more of Akadian’s POV and we even got some questions answered. Immortal Flame does include new content even during the same timeline.
I will say the overall flow of Immortal Origins and Immortal Flames does differ from each other. This really is best viewed as an expansion of book 1, in my opinion, as of now. While Immortal Flames does include some new content, it does have a lot of what you find in Immortal Origins. It’s honestly something I have had to sit back and think about when it came to my review because this situation isn’t necessarily the norm. This book was provided to us because we the readers wanted it. So, it’s in its own unique category. It’s kind of like a novella, but yet also not as you won’t find the entirety of Immortal Origins written from his POV; just a decent chunk. So, you will come to find that as you read Immortal Flames it’s disjointed in structure compared to its predecessor, but also a decent bit of rinse and repeating from book one.
With all of this in mind, I ultimately would recommend doing this as a tandem read. It is my personal opinion that tandem reading Immortal Origins and Immortal Flames together would ultimately be the best experience overall. Yes, it may feel a bit repetitive that way as you go through it, but it will feel less disjointed and as if it is skipping ahead; reducing the amount of potential confusion. This is not a book that can be read without first reading Immortal Origins, and I do believe some of the key parts of this book will become crucial to the story as it progresses, so I do believe this won’t be something you should just skip over.
Do I recommend this series and this author? Absolutely, I do. She listens to her readers and it’s a great read. Do I wish Immortal Flames were written into Immortal Origins from the beginning, so it felt more cohesive? Yes. However, given the circumstances I can understand and respect the decisions that were made. Overall, I am very grateful that we received more of Akadian. Am I excited for Immortal Secrets (#2)? You bet I am.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I cannot properly explain how much I loved Immortal Flame. Getting this story from Akadian’s POV was somehow even better than I imagined it would be.
Now, before anything else, you absolutely need to read Immortal Origins first. This is not a standalone and honestly should either be read after book one or, even better, as a tandem read. The world-building, magic system, and overall setup are all established in Immortal Origins, so jumping into this without it would definitely lessen the experience.
And speaking of tandem reading, Taryn Knightly set this up PERFECTLY for it. The chapter headers tell you exactly when to switch between books, which is such a genius way to structure this story. I was so excited to start reading that I completely ignored the tandem read idea, and now I kind of regret it because I know it would have been incredible experiencing the two stories side by side.
But even reading it on its own, this book was amazing.
Getting inside Akadian’s head changes everything. He becomes so much more layered, emotional, and complicated than you initially realize. Experiencing all the major events from his perspective adds so much depth to the original story and completely changes how you see certain moments and decisions.
And honestly? This is exactly how you do a companion POV novel. It does not feel repetitive or unnecessary. It expands the story in meaningful ways and makes you even more invested in the characters and the world.
Of course, now I desperately need the next book even more than I already did.
Now, before anything else, you absolutely need to read Immortal Origins first. This is not a standalone and honestly should either be read after book one or, even better, as a tandem read. The world-building, magic system, and overall setup are all established in Immortal Origins, so jumping into this without it would definitely lessen the experience.
And speaking of tandem reading, Taryn Knightly set this up PERFECTLY for it. The chapter headers tell you exactly when to switch between books, which is such a genius way to structure this story. I was so excited to start reading that I completely ignored the tandem read idea, and now I kind of regret it because I know it would have been incredible experiencing the two stories side by side.
But even reading it on its own, this book was amazing.
Getting inside Akadian’s head changes everything. He becomes so much more layered, emotional, and complicated than you initially realize. Experiencing all the major events from his perspective adds so much depth to the original story and completely changes how you see certain moments and decisions.
And honestly? This is exactly how you do a companion POV novel. It does not feel repetitive or unnecessary. It expands the story in meaningful ways and makes you even more invested in the characters and the world.
Of course, now I desperately need the next book even more than I already did.
Review of advance copy
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I really wish this had been available when I first read Immortal Origins last year, because as I said in my review of that book, the handful of Akadian POVs that we got in that helped tremendously with connecting to him, because he was pretty inscrutable and hard to get a handle on otherwise.
These chapters made me love him even more! It was so helpful to get to see that he has been in a cage just as much as Ambrose, and that he's hated it for as long as he's existed. It wasn't a slow awakening because he met Ambrose, but two people who have the same beliefs coming together.
This is a great complement to that book. The only reason that I'm giving it four and not five stars is that this really isn't a novella but more a series of alternative POVs placed in chronological order. Do not get me wrong: I am VERY glad to have read this, and it absolutely improves/flushes out IO, but it's not a standalone book, and if you go into this thinking you can read this alone without having read IO, you'll be totally lost.
I really wish this had been available when I first read Immortal Origins last year, because as I said in my review of that book, the handful of Akadian POVs that we got in that helped tremendously with connecting to him, because he was pretty inscrutable and hard to get a handle on otherwise.
These chapters made me love him even more! It was so helpful to get to see that he has been in a cage just as much as Ambrose, and that he's hated it for as long as he's existed. It wasn't a slow awakening because he met Ambrose, but two people who have the same beliefs coming together.
This is a great complement to that book. The only reason that I'm giving it four and not five stars is that this really isn't a novella but more a series of alternative POVs placed in chronological order. Do not get me wrong: I am VERY glad to have read this, and it absolutely improves/flushes out IO, but it's not a standalone book, and if you go into this thinking you can read this alone without having read IO, you'll be totally lost.
Review of advance copy
Thank you, BookSirens, for an early copy of Immortal Flame!
This is perfect for those who want more of Akadian's pov. It can be read either after Immortal Orgins or as a tandem read. Each chapter tells you when it should be read to make doing a tandem easy.
I loved getting into Akadian head and knowing a bit more about his motivations and who he is. I enjoyed seeing his lack of interest in Ambrose turn into genuine feelings.
"She is a curious thing. But if she's been brought here, she's going to die. So, it hardly matters anymore. Pitty,"
Immortal Flame follows the same story as Immortal Origins, just from a new perspective. There are a few additional scenes that provide more insight into Akadian motivations and mindset.
"Heat flares in my chest. A different heat than my magick. This one tingles, traveling into my lower stomach. Do I like being commanded by this woman?"
This book is a must-read if you enjoyed Immortal Orgins. I already adored Akadian before, but I definitely like him more after reading this book
This is perfect for those who want more of Akadian's pov. It can be read either after Immortal Orgins or as a tandem read. Each chapter tells you when it should be read to make doing a tandem easy.
I loved getting into Akadian head and knowing a bit more about his motivations and who he is. I enjoyed seeing his lack of interest in Ambrose turn into genuine feelings.
"She is a curious thing. But if she's been brought here, she's going to die. So, it hardly matters anymore. Pitty,"
Immortal Flame follows the same story as Immortal Origins, just from a new perspective. There are a few additional scenes that provide more insight into Akadian motivations and mindset.
"Heat flares in my chest. A different heat than my magick. This one tingles, traveling into my lower stomach. Do I like being commanded by this woman?"
This book is a must-read if you enjoyed Immortal Orgins. I already adored Akadian before, but I definitely like him more after reading this book
Review of advance copy received from Author
*ARC READER*
I want to thank the author for the arc and the chance to read this book before it got published.
As for my rating, I give this novella 3.75/5*
This book is in Akadian’s POV and we have the choice to read is in tandem with the first book. I had already read Immortal Origins in March 2025 so I only read this one solo.
I enjoyed reading in his POV, however it got pretty repetitive fast. Akadian only talks about how amazing, beautiful, strong, perfect Ambrose is. After a few chapter I can assure you that we understand what he feels for her🙂
He always wants to protect her, keep her safe, staying by her side but a whole novella of this gets boring fast.
Maybe I would’ve enjoyed it as a tandem read. That’s on me. However if you are someone who enjoy reading the MMC’s POV and you looove a man who is obsessed with his girl, this will be perfect for you!
I want to thank the author for the arc and the chance to read this book before it got published.
As for my rating, I give this novella 3.75/5*
This book is in Akadian’s POV and we have the choice to read is in tandem with the first book. I had already read Immortal Origins in March 2025 so I only read this one solo.
I enjoyed reading in his POV, however it got pretty repetitive fast. Akadian only talks about how amazing, beautiful, strong, perfect Ambrose is. After a few chapter I can assure you that we understand what he feels for her🙂
He always wants to protect her, keep her safe, staying by her side but a whole novella of this gets boring fast.
Maybe I would’ve enjoyed it as a tandem read. That’s on me. However if you are someone who enjoy reading the MMC’s POV and you looove a man who is obsessed with his girl, this will be perfect for you!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I read this book 3 months after reading Immortal Origins. The book shows the perspective of Akadian in the story of book 1 ''Immortal Origins''. I enjoyed reading this and it was a nice touch to see how this character thinks and feels. You also get some insights that are not discussed in book 1. It is easy to read and the story is engaging.
I feel like this book is a really good addition to read in a tandem read, and adds a lot of value to the story. I will reread this together with book 1 before the release of book 2. This will be easy because every chapter tells you exactly when to read it to follow the story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I feel like this book is a really good addition to read in a tandem read, and adds a lot of value to the story. I will reread this together with book 1 before the release of book 2. This will be easy because every chapter tells you exactly when to read it to follow the story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Love the alternative POV from Akadian. I reread immortal origins before reading immortal flame. I didn’t know about the tandem read until afterwards. I had a lot of questions at the end of origins but some of the things have been answered but I still got ALOT of questions. Parts make more sense now though. That little bonus chapter at the end. Things are about to get very interesting. Can’t wait for book 2. I want to see where their journey lead. But I also want to get to know Magnus and lily more. It would be interesting to see how Ambrose’s training continues from here. I can’t wait
I recieved this as an arc through the author and book sirens which I am very thankful for and I’m leaving this review voluntarily x
I recieved this as an arc through the author and book sirens which I am very thankful for and I’m leaving this review voluntarily x
Review of advance copy
So thankful to have received an ARC of this!
I loved the first book. LOVED IT. I wanted more from Akadian's POV. He was for the most part very mysterious in book one. I will say some of the chapters were a little repetitious as you are supposed to read it in tandem with book one and some of the chapters were so similar because we did have some Akadian POV in book 1. We still got those chapters in this 1.5 and there seemed to be very little different to them.
I do not like tandem reads and have actually only done it this one time the whole way through and I will say that 1.5 gave us more romance. Which I NEEDED. Ambrose was so focused on living that she never realized her feelings till the very end. Well done addition and one that I am excited to add to my Shelf.
I loved the first book. LOVED IT. I wanted more from Akadian's POV. He was for the most part very mysterious in book one. I will say some of the chapters were a little repetitious as you are supposed to read it in tandem with book one and some of the chapters were so similar because we did have some Akadian POV in book 1. We still got those chapters in this 1.5 and there seemed to be very little different to them.
I do not like tandem reads and have actually only done it this one time the whole way through and I will say that 1.5 gave us more romance. Which I NEEDED. Ambrose was so focused on living that she never realized her feelings till the very end. Well done addition and one that I am excited to add to my Shelf.
April 30, 2026
“Immortal Flame” is a powerful, character-driven addition to The Chronicles of The Immortal Trials, offering a deeper look into Akadian, the brooding fire prince. Told from his perspective, this novella adds emotional depth and reshapes how you see both the character and the world of Almuria.
The world-building remains strong, with a rigid class system and a fascinating magic structure based on elemental mana and social classification. The Immortal Trials continue to deliver high-stakes tension, blending danger with political intrigue.
What truly stands out is the dynamic between Akadian and Ambrose. Their forbidden, slow-burn connection brings heart and intensity to the story, layered with themes of fate, power, and rebellion.
Although this short but impactful story was provided as an ARC, I am pleased to leave this review voluntarily. “Immortal Flame” feels essential rather than optional—perfect for readers who love elemental magic, morally gray characters, and high-stakes fantasy romance.
The world-building remains strong, with a rigid class system and a fascinating magic structure based on elemental mana and social classification. The Immortal Trials continue to deliver high-stakes tension, blending danger with political intrigue.
What truly stands out is the dynamic between Akadian and Ambrose. Their forbidden, slow-burn connection brings heart and intensity to the story, layered with themes of fate, power, and rebellion.
Although this short but impactful story was provided as an ARC, I am pleased to leave this review voluntarily. “Immortal Flame” feels essential rather than optional—perfect for readers who love elemental magic, morally gray characters, and high-stakes fantasy romance.
Review of advance copy
4.5⭐️
I absolutely loved getting to see things from Akadian’s POV and being in his head. We got to see things explained that weren't in IO, which I really enjoyed.
The way he has it down bad for Ambrose and his thoughts about her throughout are chefs' kisses💋 I could not get enough of it!
I will say if you haven't read IO in a while, I would highly recommend doing this as a tandem read. I feel if you don't and jump right into IF without really remembering IO that well, you won't get the full experience. This is why I gave it 4.5 stars instead of 5. It's not really a novella because I personally don't recommend reading it on its own it's more like a book of a bunch of bonus chapters.
I absolutely loved getting to see things from Akadian’s POV and being in his head. We got to see things explained that weren't in IO, which I really enjoyed.
The way he has it down bad for Ambrose and his thoughts about her throughout are chefs' kisses💋 I could not get enough of it!
I will say if you haven't read IO in a while, I would highly recommend doing this as a tandem read. I feel if you don't and jump right into IF without really remembering IO that well, you won't get the full experience. This is why I gave it 4.5 stars instead of 5. It's not really a novella because I personally don't recommend reading it on its own it's more like a book of a bunch of bonus chapters.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I truly loved this alternate POV for Akadian!
You get an amazing glimpse into how his mind works and what he is truly going through. You can see the love and obsession he has for Ambrose with every step he takes through the whole book that you don’t get to see by just reading Immortal Origins. I read this copy Tandem and it was truly the best way I felt to read it for me without losing the plot! I highly recommend reading this book if you want more of Akadian and trust me I think everyone does that man truly magnificent!
You get an amazing glimpse into how his mind works and what he is truly going through. You can see the love and obsession he has for Ambrose with every step he takes through the whole book that you don’t get to see by just reading Immortal Origins. I read this copy Tandem and it was truly the best way I felt to read it for me without losing the plot! I highly recommend reading this book if you want more of Akadian and trust me I think everyone does that man truly magnificent!
April 28, 2026
I had the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Immortal Flame: Immortal Origins Akadian’s POV. This is book 1.5 in the Chronicles of the Immortal Trials series. This book is meant to be read in tandem with book one “Immortal Origins”. I gave this book 4.5 stars. Akadian’s POV adds a depth to the overall storyline and gives insight to some topics that are not discussed in depth in book 1. If you like broody, touch her and die, morally grey men, and no one matters but her, I highly recommend giving this book a read.
Review of advance copy
This book was so good. The yearn was everything I hoped for. I loved seeing the scenes again from Alkadin's POV. I'm a sucker for dual POV books and this was exactly what I needed. I'm impatiently awaiting Immortal Flame and Immortal Secrets offical release so I can share my love of this series to everyone I've been hyping it up to. Taryn Knighly once again proves she deserves a seat with the best romantasy authors.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 3, 2026
Aghhh I loved his POV!!
Going back into this world was fantastic! I just kept melting at his inner monologue and how much he feels for her.
When they go into the woods and they meet the brotherhood had my blood boiling all over again!!!!!!! I don’t think I’ll have any other reaction to that part.
This is meant to be read in tandem with book one and I will absolutely do that in the future. Can’t wait for the next installment!!!
Going back into this world was fantastic! I just kept melting at his inner monologue and how much he feels for her.
When they go into the woods and they meet the brotherhood had my blood boiling all over again!!!!!!! I don’t think I’ll have any other reaction to that part.
This is meant to be read in tandem with book one and I will absolutely do that in the future. Can’t wait for the next installment!!!
May 9, 2026
Thank you to Taryn Knightly and BookSirens for allowing me to read this as an ARC for an honest review. I would just like to say this book would have been perfect to read in tandem with Immortal Origins. I loved being able to understand what was going on in Akadian’s head throughout everything that happened. I enjoyed that we were able to get a different view and gain more insight into the story. I will definitely be re-reading this in tandem with the first book before book 2 comes out.
Review of advance copy
Absolutely wonderful! Great tandem read with Immortal Origins! Can’t wait for the continuation!
Seeing the MMC’s thoughts from the events of IO kept me on the edge of my seat and desperately wanting more with each chapter. The yearning is just enough, not overwhelming, but keeps you coming back for more.
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Seeing the MMC’s thoughts from the events of IO kept me on the edge of my seat and desperately wanting more with each chapter. The yearning is just enough, not overwhelming, but keeps you coming back for more.
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Advance Reader: I loved getting to better understand Akadian’s POV after finishing Immortal Origins, Immortal Flame added another level of depth to his character. I would recommend a tandem read with both books 1 and 1.5 and the author labeled each chapter so that it would be very easy to do. I can’t wait for book 2 to find out what happens now!
Review of advance copy
I absolutely loved this book and this point of view the groveling is 1000% this man has it bad. I feel like this point of view helped me understand the character better. Has a few typos and had a couple of times it said the wrong gender or words out of order but, can’t wait for book 2
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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May 4, 2026I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I flew through this read for Akadian's POV and LOVED every second - his internal banter was perfection. The mental turmoil - lots of questions answered, more arose.
Makes me even more excited for Immortal Secrets in August.
Thanks so much Taryn for another great read!
I flew through this read for Akadian's POV and LOVED every second - his internal banter was perfection. The mental turmoil - lots of questions answered, more arose.
Makes me even more excited for Immortal Secrets in August.
Thanks so much Taryn for another great read!
Review of advance copy
I loved this novella! It's a POV change now that the main love interest has been revealed.
I enjoyed getting to know him better. I initially was going to just read this one alone but I went back and tandem read Immortal Origins because I just loved Book 1. ❤️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I enjoyed getting to know him better. I initially was going to just read this one alone but I went back and tandem read Immortal Origins because I just loved Book 1. ❤️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved the first book so getting to experience certain aspects from Akadian’s perspective was fantastic. It was also just enough. Not a whole retelling of the book to where you felt it dragged on but just enough that you felt you got into his head and understood him as a character.
Review of advance copy
I received an arc and am leaving a review voluntarily.
I really enjoyed this, it gave insight into Arkadian. It would have been good to have this available alongside Immortal Origins, or to have it incorporated with a dual POV.
I really enjoyed this, it gave insight into Arkadian. It would have been good to have this available alongside Immortal Origins, or to have it incorporated with a dual POV.
Review of advance copy
Loved getting the perspective from our mmc! When reading a book I often wonder what other characters are thinking, especially when it is a love interest for the fmc. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily..
Review of advance copy
ARC reader avaible from aug 01 2026
Freaking amazing
The yearing and pain from this man 🥰🥰❤️🔥❤️🔥.
It really gives more dimension to the first book and story.
(Tandem read with book 1)
Freaking amazing
The yearing and pain from this man 🥰🥰❤️🔥❤️🔥.
It really gives more dimension to the first book and story.
(Tandem read with book 1)
May 16, 2026
This book was so captivating! I loved this POV and it enhanced the story so much! It left me on such a cliffhanger I can’t wait for the next book to be released!
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