A Tangled Magic

by Andrea Eames

Rapunzel meets Six of Crows in this darkly imagined high fantasy for fans of T. Kingfisher’s Nettle & Bone, The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart, Naomi Novik’s Uprooted, and Disney’s Tangled, as a woman with amnesia—and magical hair—searches for her lost memories while navigating a web of royal intrigue, bone magic, and secret monasteries.

All her life, Netta has only known the Tower—its musty shelves of books she cannot read, ink-splattered quills, and endless scrolls of paper. Her mother, ambitious and analytical, has spent decades perfecting her greatest masterpiece: a spellbook of unspeakable power. Netta’s only companions are her long red Hair, which moves of its own accord, and a telepathic raven named Baldbeak. Her only amusement lies in crafting intricate embroidery from scraps of silk and thread.

When attackers storm the Tower, her mother and the spellbook vanish. Determined to find her, Netta ventures into a kingdom on the brink of civil war. The monarch lies dying, while pious Temple fanatics and the noble elite scheme for the throne, forging secret alliances and building hidden armies. For reasons she cannot yet fathom, all these factions seek Netta—and the dangerous, uncontrollable magic in her Hair.

But whom can she trust? The sharp-eyed pickpocket bent on revolutionizing the use of magic? The elusive black market trader known only as the Book Man? The charming magician who slips between shadow and light? From masked carnivals to opulent ballrooms, from hidden monasteries to catacombs, Netta must untangle a web of lies and intrigue - not only to find her mother, but also to uncover the true nature of the power that has shaped her life.

Genres: Fantasy, Retellings, Fiction, Romance, Adult, Romantasy, Audiobook

508 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 28, 2026

About the author

Andrea Eames was born in 1985. She was brought up in Zimbabwe, where she attended a Jewish school for six years, a Hindu school for one, a Catholic convent school for two and a half, and then the American International School in Harare for two years. Andrea's family moved to New Zealand in 2002. Andrea has worked as a bookseller and editor and now lives in Austin, Texas with her husband.

Reviews

[BookishKB · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨♥️ A Tangled Magic ♥️✨

🎉🙌🏾 Happy Release Day 🙌🏾🎉

I absolutely loved Netta. She was kind, wholesome, and such a people pleaser that it honestly broke my heart at times. I just wanted better for her. And if I’m being honest, I pretty much disliked everyone else in the book except for Baldbeak.

The only reason this isn’t a full 5 stars for me is the beginning. The first 100 pages were pretty confusing. There was a lot of information upfront, but it didn’t feel like the kind I actually wanted as a reader. It ended up being a little frustrating to get through.

But once the story settled in, I was fully invested in Netta and her journey. And I really loved how it all came together in the end. It genuinely felt like she reclaimed herself, and I was so happy!

🕯️ What to Expect
• Dark fairy tale fantasy
• Rapunzel inspired
• Amnesia FMC
• Living magical hair
• Royal intrigue
• Bone magic
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⭐ Final Score: 4.5 stars
📅 Pub Date: July 28, 2026

Thank you to Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced digital copy. All thoughts are my own.

[Hannah Rowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve read this author’s previous work, A Harvest of Hearts and gave it 3 stars. I enjoyed this one much more and can tell the author has really grown as a writer. There is a lot going on in this book. I wouldn’t call this a Rapunzel retelling. Maybe Rapunzel inspired? It has the key elements (the hair and the tower). But this book also feels completely original. The magic system is intricate and intriguing. There are different affinities and ways that mages wield magic. It is one of the stand out elements of the story. One of my other favorite elements was our lovely Raven companion. He is fiercely loyal and at times quite funny. I really liked that the main character’s hair was almost sentient. It often behaved like a cat. There’s a lot of emphasis on books in the story, specifically the making of books. I really enjoyed reading about the spell book making process. (Even though a lot of them were grotesque) The author created a magical twist on the art of book binding. I could’ve read a whole book just about scholarship and making spell books. Our main character definitely has some form of anxiety and I really appreciated how the author wrote her character. I loved that we actually saw the main character’s coping mechanisms and how she dealt with her anxiety. Sewing and embroidery are what kept her grounded throughout the story. As someone who reaches for her crochet hook at any sign of distress I found this incredibly relatable. There’s a complicated mother daughter relationship in the story that was heartbreaking, but very important to our main character’s growth. Netta is constantly put into difficult situations. I wanted something so badly to go right for her but at every turn another obstacle was right around the corner. I was honestly stressed for her! I felt as unsafe and unstable as she was. There is the slightest hint of romance that I wish was either omitted or we had more of. I’m not sure if this is meant to be a series or not. I personally don’t think it needs to be, but I would’ve liked an epilogue. Just to tie up things a little neater. I felt like a lot of the comp. titles were not all the accurate. This is being compared to Disney’s Tangled which I fear will disappoint a lot of people. Other than magical hair I don’t see any comparisons to it. It’s also being compared to Six of Crows and Uprooted which I personally don’t see. There are a lot of great messages one can take away from the book. My favorite being: it’s okay to be soft. Just because you’re soft doesn’t mean you aren’t strong.

*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!*

[strawberrymatchaprincess · Rating 3 out of 5]

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄!
˚₊‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧₊˚
A Tangled Magic (spoiler free review)
💜👸🏼🐦‍⬛🏰 ✧

ׂ╰┈➤ 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵: 𝘑𝘶𝘯 13 | 𝘌𝘯𝘥: 𝘑𝘶𝘯 20 ⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪

rating → 3.75 ★★★☆☆

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❈ 𝒫𝓁❀𝓉 ❈ :
Netta has spent her entire life locked away in a tower, her only companions being a raven named Baldbeak and her own long magical red hair. But when mysterious attackers storm her home, her mother and a powerful spellbook vanish. Forced into a dangerous kingdom on the brink of civil war, Netta must navigate a deadly web of royal, temple fanatics, and hidden armies all while trying to figure out why everyone is hunting her, and what the true, uncontrollable nature of her magic actually is.
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭
✧ World building
✧ Magic
✧ Politics
✧ body horror
✧ Found Family
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𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝒩𝑒𝓉𝓉𝒶👸: She is a soft fmc described with long magical red hair just trying to find her mom. I had mixed feelings about her because she came across as naive and too trusting and there were times where she felt younger than her actual age but at the same time i understand why she acts that way because she had been isolated in a tower for so long. So i liked that she saw the good in everyone but i also wish she would just listen sometimes because of the situations she got herself into 😭. I did sympathize with her on this part because she felt like everyone was just using her, i feel that she is worth more than just her magical hair. 🥹

𝒫𝒶𝓉𝓇𝒾𝒸𝓀🪄: I dont have a lot to say but i enjoyed his character because he was kind and helpful in Netta’s journey.

𝐵𝒶𝓁𝒹𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓀🐦‍⬛: My fav character he was always there and helpful and a good friend to Netta. 🥹

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⋆˚₊ 𖤓☽˚.⋆ 𝙁𝙖𝙫 𝙌𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨 🦴✨
❝ 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥. ❞
❝ 𝘯𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘯𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘵. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯. ❞
❝ 𝘛𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩. 𝘛𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭. ❞

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⋆˚₊ 𖤓☽˚.⋆ 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: I thought it would be a Rapunzel retelling but the only similar aspects are the long magical hair and the tower and how the mother isolated her. Although I really liked the magic system in A Tangled Of Magic because in this world, magic requires sacrifice. I really liked and found it unique of the use of needles and embroidery in this book and the politics. I loved the world building and the atmosphere the author used in this book because i could imagine it. However I didn’t really connect with the romance subplot and I had mixed feelings about some of the characters. Overall I would recommend this book to those who like fantasy! ✨👸💜🐦‍⬛🏰

Love, Avrielle 💌






⋆˚₊ 𖤓☽˚.⋆ 𝐏𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝: Okay I know my cr is starting to get a BIT chaotic esp w exams coming up, YAYAYA I GOT APPROVED TO READ THE ARC and im so excited to read this because my favourite Disney princess is Rapunzel from Tangled and I lovelove dark fairytale fantasies.
💜👸🏼🏰🍳🦎☀

[Andra-Mihaela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Today is #review day!☺️

From me, #atangledmagic by Andrea Eames gets 3⭐! 😌

First of all, I want to thank @netgalley and @kensingtonbooks for the opportunity to read this eARC! Here's my voluntary honest review!

This #book was good🙂. I noticed some problems with the narrative, the magic system is a little confusing, containing both rigid rules and unexplained things that shouldn't work, and the characters besides the protagonists aren't really memorable ; buuut…I believe it's really easy to #read, the story, thankfully, doesn't focus on romance while we have to solve a situation, like many others do, and the ending is really satisfying.☺️ It's a mixed bag…probably the most seasoned fantasy readers won't find it remarkable, unless they really like the way to magic works here and are particularly interesting in seeing where Netta will end up. I believe this is perfect for those wanting to move from the ya category to the adult one. I found it to be a good transition story.🤓

General info: a Rapunzel-inspired fantasy with an interesting magic system, lots of scheming, religious bigotry and a little romantic tension ; great for fans of the movie Tangled but with a dark twist, for those loving to see a MC try to uncover horrible secrets and find her own path along the way ;

CW: elements of body horror, animal death, torture, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, religious bigotry

BOOK THOUGHTS

As I said in the beginning, this is very much a transition novel. It is categorized as adult, but, in my opinion, it will have the most success with ya readers wanting something darker.👀

We follow Netta, or Persinette, as she suddenly finds herself in an altercation one night. She doesn't remember what happened, nor does she understand what these people want from her, but she's determined to save her mother. All her life, she has only know The Tower, and now…she ventures outside for the first time.

Sooo…this was interesting 🤔. I don't know why, but it kept me reading up until the end, despite me losing almost all my interest by the 50% mark.🫣
I liked how the story started! It was tense, dangerous, and with an almost impossible quest, but with every chapter…things kept going in a direction I wasn't particularly impressed with. I don't know…maybe I really wanted to see more of the world, to have Netta understand some things sooner, or it's the secondary characters that did me in.🥲 Suffice to say…I don't have any feelings about this book.🤷‍♀️

The writing is good, with tense moments very well done, but we have that annoying trait not to explain things to our MC ( or to us), so when you're sure about something…the protagonists still has to put it all together 😅.

The pacing was strange…it feels ok..but when you think about the narrative and figure out it all happens in a couple of weeks at most…the story feels rushed 🤔. This is not uncommon ( the length of events) in the genre, nor for the target audience…but one character mentioned something about an event and I was: yeah…it's been that long…😟

Themes: well…I'm not sure 😅. I can make a case about the freedom of choice, about u healthy family dynamics and emotional manipulation…but it's more of : these are the bad guys, try to figure out how to outplay all of them and achieve your goals! type of story🤔

Now…the magic system. I said in the beginning that I found it confusing. We do have a couple of strict rules in terms of what needs to be sacrificed, but never any measurements of that sacrifice 🤷‍♀️. Do you need to give up one, two or several 'things' (cannot say what because of spoilers) in order to do magic? Or that's based on each situation, individual or level of power?? Seriously 😅…I don't understand 😟. And add to that magic hair ( that somehow is vital to a certain type of magic, but not really 😅�…after all I don't remember Margotte to have the same hair🤔), affinities, a supposed magic coming from the God of this world and strange abilities like what Margrave Morin has, or how MC's interesting way to speak with Baldbeak.🫠
So yeah…guess this is my fault 🥹..when I get a set of rules( even a few ones) for the magic, I expect stuff to make more sense…🫠

World building : ok🫣…I won't spend that much time here…you can either move past this issue, or be very bothered by it. I, for one, wasn't bothered. Yes, I noticed the lack of descriptions on pretty much everything outside the building our protagonist went into.😅 You can argue that besides a name, some vague info on the history, or significance of it, there's no use for more details for a story of this scope…but I disagree, so I have to bring it up here: this is as detailed as the plot needs it to be and nothing more. Take that however you want 🤷‍♀️…but I'm sure ya readers won't find a problem with this approach.

Characters: in my opinion, this is where the most care and effort went in this story.🧐 The author spent a lot of time trying to create complicated relationships between the MC and almost every single character. But, due to the fact that this story also has a pretty fast-paced plot…some of those relationships aren't all that great.🥲 They simply lack the time. From my perspective…the best ones are those between Netta and Baldbeak ( obviously we have to give credit to a great animal companion…however strange he is and totally not making sense in the context of this world 🤣), her and Patrick, and her and her mother!☺️
Regardless, I really appreciate the effort. It's very clear that Netta has insecurities instilled in her by her mother and her learning disability ( yes, we have rep for that in here!☺️) and those are carried with her in every interaction. Not only that, she becomes more and more confused, unsure and even spiteful with some people, due to events happening and those characters trying to use her in one way or another. That's why I love the ending!😆 After spending the whole book trying to find her place with someone, she ends up making that place for herself. She was deliberately raised to be naïve, to not know basic stuff about herself, and to be dependent on people who show her even the smallest interest / affection 🥲…she was very much manipulated all her life and I'm glad her journey is all about freeing herself from the shackles others try to put on her. 😄

Hmm…maybe that's why I finished the book🤔…I liked how she tried to take matters into her own hands!☺️

Plot: unfortunately, I don't really have much to say on this. If we were to eliminate the personal parts regarding our MC, everything seems to fall apart 🧐. Sometimes it feels like there's something bigger just around the corner, only to be reduced again to our MC's quest. I get what the author wanted to do here..and I appreciate the ending from that angle as well( I love when I book tries to be as realistic as possible)…but this is very much a plot revolving around one ambition, one key factor, one person.👀
It's neither good or bad…it just is.🤷‍♀️
Unfortunately, I didn't like the villains…so that's that.

Overall, this is a good book. The magic is darker, with a little body horror attached to it that doesn't really reflect the level of complexity one might expect; the character journey we follow becomes more and more compelling, but it lacks proper support from all the other elements…I believe it's a story that needed more time to develop, because the bones ( hehe😈) are there.

I recommend this to ya fantasy readers wanting a transition book, to fans of interesting concepts and those that loved the magic hair form Tangled and the classic story of Rapunzel.

[Rhiannon Green · Rating 1 out of 5]

1.5

I feel so bad when I apply for an ARC and get selected, only to dislike the book I received. I want nothing more than to be able to support someone's hard work and dedication, and I feel so honored to be chosen for the opportunity to read books before the general public. That being said, I have had several just total misses lately in my ARC reads, this being one of them I honestly wish I could be a beta reader for some of these, because the potential is there, they just need better execution.

This book was described as a Rapunzel retelling meets Six of Crows. So, obviously, I wanted to read that! However, I was utterly bored for 80% of the book. The plotline served very little purpose. Struggles were resolved quickly throughout and just made way for the next quickly resolved issue. There were numerous events that if you deleted them entirely from the story, would have zero impact on the plot.

The romance was meh at best and the MMC was honestly just cringe. I like that the story wasn't about a romantic relationship but I would have preferred a friendship to that. The villains were boring and until the end with the exchange between Netta and her mother, I just really didn't feel strongly about anything that happened. Baldbeak was the best part, but even as an animal sidekick, he fell flat.

This book was not for me, but I appreciate the story the author was portraying.

[Lana · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Listened to through NetGalley*
I absolutely devoured this book, and the only thing that stopped me from finishing it sooner was a migraine!! 😤

I LOVE a dark, whimsical fantasy, and this one absolutely delivers. We have a soft FMC who is definitely not weak, a silly little animal sidekick, a cult-like religious system, and some absolutely wild magic. As someone who embroiders, I especially loved the symbolism woven throughout the story. The way each stitch type represented something specific made my heart so happy! 🥹🪡

The magic system also has a wonderfully gory element, with teeth, bones, hair, and nails being used in the magic, but somehow the author manages to balance that with so much whimsy that it never feels like a straight-up horror story. Everything felt intentional. Little details that seem insignificant at first eventually become HUGE pieces of the story and help explain what is happening and why.

I don't want to say too much because I genuinely think this is a book you should experience for yourself!

And just a heads up, this is NOT a romantasy. It's a fantasy with a very small romance plot. That said, I really loved the subtle love story that develops throughout the book. It never takes away from Netta's own story or identity, which I appreciated so much. A girl is more than who she loves.

I absolutely recommend this one if you love dark, whimsical fantasy with strange magic and gorgeous symbolism

[anjaRUok]

dnf'ed at 50%

there's gotta be some other term of endearment than "my dear", surely? and it would have been nice for a 20 year old protagonist to have at least the tiniest amount of common sense, surely? on top of that, there must exist some other form of magical skill not based on shadows, surely?

i really tried liking this because the synposis sounded like something i would very much enjoy. the story started rather promising, the premise was good, the magic system was not too elaborate but not too simple either with a solid conflict/question built on top and the rapunzel retelling could've been very exciting.
unfortunately, none of these factors were developed in a way i might have found satisfying. the story progression slowed dramatically after the first third of the book, nessa acts like a 14 year old at best (for real though, this is the third or fourth book i've read this year where a YA fmc acts like a stupid child. why? why ist this the route new fantasy books seem to be taking more and more often? what kind of representation and role model is that for young women?) and why does there have to be a romance subplot forced into every story nowadays?
story telling/world building wise this also didn't deliver for me since i'm not a fan of spelling everything out rather than showing the world to the reader in a more organic way.
oh, and if you couldn't tell from the first paragraph of this review, the writing style was highly redundant which annoyed me so much i decided to dnf because for all that maybe might have gotten more interesting in the second half the reading flow was hindered by the frequent repetition of the same phrases over and over and over again.

all in all, this read like a first draft for something that might have been good with more time and care to craft the characters and story.

Huge thanks to NetGalley, Kensington Publishing and Erewhon Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Bazia · Rating 3 out of 5]

this story feels sweet and dreamy, very YA in tone. it’s not a negative thing, just something to be aware of😉
it starts strong, but then slows down with a lot of background and world-building. for me, there were too many long descriptions and not enough plot movement at all

i was much more interested in the mother’s past than in the daughter’s journey. FMC felt very young to me, which made it harder to connect. I’ll give her 15 years max, instead of 20 and in this case her behaviour would look reasonable in my eyes
i also wasn’t a big fan of convenient plot helpers appearing out of nowhere

this book just wasn’t fully for me, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. i actually think author has strong potential to create something truly unordinary in the future. overall, it has heart and atmosphere, but i just needed a bit more action and mature FMC

i received ARC from kensington publishing and netgalley, thank you for the opportunity💘

[Mela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc copy in exchange for an honest review.

In this story we follow Netta as she grew up in a tower hidden away from everybody. One day her mother disappears and the tower is attacked by thieves. As she escapes she ends up dealing with thieves, the temple followers and evil magicians. Will Netta find her mother?

I personally am not a big fan of retellings, but tangled is my favorite and I really enjoyed this spin on it. It’s not super attached to the original story apart from the beginning of the book, which I really enjoyed. Netta was a good MC to follow, she trusted people way too easy, but it’s understandable considering how she was raised. I enjoyed majority of the characters and I really loved the magic system and the setting. One thing I appreciated was the ending because it showed the personal growth of Netta. Overall a quite dark fantasy with great animal companions and a lot of twists and turns.

[kit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a fun and refreshing read for me! A Tangled Magic tells the story of Netta, a young woman raised in a tower that is forced to venture out into the world unexpectedly. We follow Netta on her search for her mother, which takes us through a politically divided kingdom home to a variety of characters, all while Netta navigates understanding her magic and those who seek to use her.

If you are expecting a dedicated Rapunzel retelling I do think you would be disappointed as this is more so inspired by that story rather than trying to replicate it. However, I really liked the way the author took the basic aspects of the original story and made it something wholly original. The magic system was really cool (although there were a few things I wish were further explained/built on in that regard). The world-building was solid and provided a strong history/context for the story to take place; the conflict between the Temple and the crown felt realistic and did a good job of showing how systems of power can come into being and hold onto/build their power.

Perhaps the highlight of this book for me was the characters. I find that a lot of the popular romantic fantasy books have characters that feel very similar from one book to the next, and I felt that Eames did a good job of creating unique and interesting characters. Our main character, Netta, is called "silly" and "slow" and her strengths lie in her sewing/embroidery skills, her tenacity, and her heart. Sometimes she does do things that are "silly" or "slow" but she has very little real-world life experience, so of course she will! I liked that she wasn't unrealistically skilled in everything and that she worked hard to overcome her problems and reach her goals. She is a good example of a character who is more soft and still compelling and strong in other ways.

I also really liked the character Patrick. Patrick is clever and ambitious, but not without flaws. I appreciated that his physical description was a lot more realistic than a lot of male main characters; Netta and Patrick are the same height, and Patrick isn't described like a greek god of a character. I felt that his personality was fairly strong in the sense that he felt like a distinct character if that makes sense? There are some other thoughts I have about his character and the dynamic between him and Netta but I can't really discuss it too much without venturing into spoiler-territory so I will leave it there.

Baldbeak was maybe my favourite character. He adds so much heart to the story! He manages to be at times a comedic relief without ever being too goofy or irritating. I enjoyed his and Netta's dynamic and the way he participates in the story. I think that Eames did a good job of making him important and useful without leaning too heavily into the "animal companion magically solves every issue" type of plot device.

I won't go into much detail about the rest of the characters, so here are my abbreviated thoughts on a few:
- Mieka was interesting but didn't get enough development, I felt that her and Netta's friendship was a bit quick, but I also don't know what could be changed without slowing the pacing down
- Netta's mother was interesting, I liked following Netta to try to understand where she went and why
- Book Man was really intriguing to me
- Milady was interesting enough, I don't really feel strongly one way or another
- Followers were cool and provided a lot of context to the world I felt
- Antagonists seemed fairly expected but there were some twists and they had goals that made sense

Overall I really liked this one and could see myself re-reading in the future which is always positive. The story did drag a little bit from around 20-40% or so, but not horribly so. I also wish that we got a bit more about the magic system, while it is explained I had some questions about it and just wanted to know more in general. I think this is also a preference thing similar to people sometimes enjoying hard scifi or soft scifi more than the other. However I would still definitely recommend this one. I liked exploring the world and characters with Netta and following along on her quest. This book also does a good job of including some romance aspects without overpowering the narrative or other characters. Thank you again to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC, I look forward to seeing what Eames writes in the future!

[Bookish Martina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!

I went into this expecting a Rapunzel retelling with stronger ties to the original fairy tales. While it certainly has some familiar elements (the tower, the isolated upbringing, and the long hair) it then quickly branches off into its completely own story.

A Tangled Magic follows Netta, who leaves her tower home just a few chapters into the novel to search for her missing mother, who disappeared right under her nose during events she has no memory of) and the mysterious magical book she dedicated her life to creating. Along the way, Netta begins to discover the extent of her own magic and is forced to face dangerous enemies determined to exploit both her and her powers.

My favourite part of this book was, hands down, Baldbeak. What a great animal sidekick! Sassy, resourceful (he can even turn a key in a lock!) and fiercely loyal. I also enjoyed the magic system, which requires physical sacrifice from those who use it and is bound by so many societal rules, and I liked how it developed as the story progressed (I want to make a very specific example from the end but it would be too much of a spoiler).

While I enjoyed Netta as a protagonist for much of the book, I found her persistent refusal to accept Patrick's help quite frustrating. She was quick to trust and rely on other people, yet remained weirdly hostile towards him despite him doing very little to earn that level of suspicion.

It also took me a while to settle into the story. The opening felt quite dense with information and occasionally confusing, with a lot of information introduced before I felt grounded in the world. Once everything clicked into place, though, I became much more invested and flew through the final quarter of the book.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read, even if it wasn't quite what I was expecting and the pacing was inconsistent. I'd recommend it to readers looking for a darker fairy tale reimagining and one of the best animal companions I've come across in a long time.

[Beth | Bookwyrm.Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Erewhon for the free book and RBMedia for the gifted audiobook!

✦ 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 ✦
I went into A Tangled Magic expecting a charming, sweet Repunzel/Tangled retelling but this was actually quite dark (in the best way). The world building was very well done, and I felt that the author did a fantastic job combining the more whimsical and cozy aspects of this retelling with grimdark realism. I loved how bits and pieces of the magic system and societal structure were woven within each chapter, crafting a richly dark, atmospheric world weighed down by religious oppression and the looming threat of civil war.

The story itself focuses on Netta’s search for her missing mother, and her personal journey of self-discovery over the main romance, and I really enjoyed that balance. Netta was a complex, fascinating character that originally came across as sheltered and naive, but as the story went on, I loved seeing her lean into her instincts, stick up for herself and prove her immense, emotional endurance. Her protective, telepathic raven companion, Baldbeak, anchored the journey, providing fantastic comic relief and unwavering loyalty against a backdrop of treacherous, mysterious side characters.

The romance was a lovely sub-plot, with Patrick bringing lots of aloof charm to the dialogue. I thought their dynamic was wonderful, and appreciated how much gentle support he offered Netta throughout her journey.

My only real critique would be that I wish there were more, and I’m a little sad this is a stand alone.

Definitely add this one to your list if you’re in the mood for a darker, atmospheric fairytale retelling.

✦ 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 ✦
Single Narration by: Olivia Dowd

Olivia Dowd did a fantastic job matching the varying tones of this story with her vocal delivery. She brought a wonderful depth and distinct, emotional personality to each character, especially all of the interesting side characters. Excellent sound quality and direction as well. If you’re an audio lover, be sure to grab this one!

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚:
Repunzel/Tangled Retelling
Animal Companion/Familiar
Opposites Attract
Female Autonomy
Self-Discovery
Craft as Magic
Religious Extremism
The Cost of Survival

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Genre: Dark Fantasy, Romance
Rating: 4.5 Stars
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[Kaitie Reads]

Soft DNF.

@ 55%, and this just feels so long. Perhaps too cozy for me. There are aspects of the story that I love, but the strung-out dialogue is driving me a little bit crazy atp.

Thank you to Kensington Publishing for the ARC of this book. All thoughts and feedback contained within this review are my own.

[Linguana]

I gave it half the book, I am still bored, there's nothing I want to know about this world or its painfully naive protagonist, so I'm calling it quits. It was okay so far, but I don't have time for books that don't do anything for me.

[Alice Lapthorn · Rating 2 out of 5]

if I hear the term m’lady again in my lifetime, it will be too soon.

[Ashley Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Thank you to Kensington Publishing for providing a digital copy to review via NetGalley*

I just felt a sense of excitement and joy while reading this book, and I loved how unique the story was.

I love when there’s any type of magic, and I especially enjoy when it’s presented in a way I’ve not seen before. Hair, Bone, Teeth, and Nail magic were both interesting and kind of disturbing to read about, but I greatly enjoyed the lore that is tied to the magic.

The story is a bit of a Rapunzel retelling and includes magic hair. The hair was treated as its own character, which I thought was cool, and I loved the bond between it and Netta. There’s also an animal companion in the form of a magpie, and I just adored him.

I also enjoyed the secondary characters Netta meets on her journey, and there is a particular character that she has some tension with, which I greatly enjoyed. There’s only a slight hint of romance, but it just made me want to see more of their relationship.

Overall, I really enjoyed Netta’s journey, and I really hope that there will be some sort of sequel.

[Michaela Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy through NetGalley for review.

I absolutely loved it, calling it a dark rapunzel retelling is correct.

Netta has spent her life living with her eccentric Mage of a mother, in a tower in the middle of nowhere. Although her mother is there, Netta is roughly by herself most of the time, because her mother spends all her time using her hair magic, to fuel her research to finish her life's work, a potentially world changing spell book, if she finishes it.
Netta's mother is taken, and the spell book with it. She makes the brave decision to leave the tower with Baldbeak in tow.

Netta has the best character growth arc, I enjoyed that the catalyst for her powers is through embroidery and textiles. she is a fantastic character, even as she starts out a bit naive she grows so much. I also enjoyed the personification of her hair, having its own personality and feelings about things.
By the end Netta is strong and confident in herself and ready to learn exactly what she can really do.

This does more read like a traditional fantasy, if you are looking for romance, there is very little of it, barely a whisper.

[Ashley Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ / 5

A Tangled Magic had all the ingredients for a whimsical fantasy I should have loved—craft-based magic, enchanted hair, a crow companion!—and there were definitely pieces I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, I kept wanting the story to dig just a little deeper than it did.

One thing I really liked was the magic system. Netta's magical hair was such a fun idea, and as a crafter at heart, I especially loved that some of the magic was tied to stitching. Give me fiber arts with a magical purpose and I'm immediately interested. And Baldbeak? Easily one of my favorite parts of the book. I will apparently always be here for a good crow companion.

The overall story also had a lovely fairytale quality to it. There's a softness and whimsy to the world that worked really well, but I think that's also where some of my frustrations came in. The writing could feel repetitive, and the characters didn't always have distinct enough voices. At one point I realized that three or four different characters were calling Netta "my dear." Everyone cannot be "my dear"-ing this woman!

More importantly, I wanted more depth from both the characters and the world-building. There are hints of some really interesting magic—particularly bone magic—but I never felt like I understood enough about it to appreciate the gravity of what was happening. Netta doesn't fully understand it either because she's incredibly sheltered and innocent. There was also some magic involving her aunt and her gloves that I never really understood. If this is intended to be a standalone, I definitely needed more explanation of how this world and its different forms of magic actually work.

Netta's sheltered nature also made the book read much younger to me than I expected. At times, this felt more like YA fantasy than adult fantasy. The conflicts contributed to that feeling because potentially suspenseful scenes tended to resolve so quickly that they never had enough time to become truly tense. There were also what felt like four different villains or antagonistic forces popping up throughout the story. After a while, it became a little bit of, "Oh...you're bad too?"

And then there's the romance.

Spice Level: 0/10

I really wouldn't classify this as a romance. There is a romantic element, but that's very different from being a romance novel. Netta shares one kiss with the love interest, and there's some longing, but the two of them spend the majority of the book separated. I don't even feel like I really know him—which is why I'm intentionally not naming him here, because even his identity feels potentially spoiler-ish.

My biggest problem is that I never understood how Netta developed such strong feelings for him. It felt like they'd spent maybe two hours together in total before circumstances separated them. That's simply not enough interaction for me to become invested in their relationship, especially when I'm being asked to believe there's this significant emotional connection between them. The romantic development just wasn't on the page.

Audiobook Thoughts

This is absolutely where the book shined for me. Olivia Dowd was amazing! She's incredibly enjoyable to listen to, has a great range of voices, and brought a lot of personality to the characters. Even when I was frustrated with the story itself, I enjoyed listening to her tell it.

Final Thoughts

There are some genuinely charming ideas in A Tangled Magic. I loved Netta's hair magic, the stitching-based magic, Baldbeak, and the overall whimsical fairytale atmosphere. I just wish all of those ideas had been developed further.

The world needed more explanation, the conflicts needed more time to breathe, and the characters—especially the romantic relationship—needed considerably more development. I think readers looking for a gentle, whimsical fantasy with a fairytale feel may enjoy this more than readers specifically picking it up for the romance.

For me, the ideas were there. I just wanted more from almost all of them.

ARC Disclosure: I received an advanced audiobook copy of A Tangled Magic from RBmedia/Recorded Books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and RBMedia for the advanced copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Minus no stars. I loved this book on so many levels.

I had seen this book on multiple lists of upcoming releases and was drawn in by the premise but also the beautiful cover design. Both lived up to expectations with this finely woven story about an illiterate woman raised in an isolated tower who leaves with her raven friend on a quest to find her mother who has disappeared.

Though many other reviews reference the Tangled/Rapunzel connection, I found the similarities to be very surface level as Netta's journey, and Eames' world, are so much deeper than a Disney movie. The magic system, politics, and religion are all twisted together in an unholy knot that is overwhelming for the FMC who was raised with only her mother's influence. Underneath that exists the class struggles that are examined through the experiences of the people she meets along the way, as well as her own disadvantages as somewhat with strong intrinsic magic and no outlet since magic can only be wielded using spellbooks, which a disability prevents her from understanding.

While Netta navigates a world she only understands through her mother's instruction, she makes so many mistakes. Sometimes it seems as if she makes the same mistakes over and over. To me this comes across as authentic to life. Someone with no social or societal experience is going to take a while to learn how to generalize lessons on who to trust and what feelings she should attend to our ignore.

The only things that bothered me were related to the audio editing. At times there were awkwardly long pauses in the narrative even as I listed at 1.5x sure. There were also occasional mouth sounds that took me out of the flow. Those are editing issues though, and the narration itself was well done.

I found this to be a book about resilience, discovery, and finding one's own path to shine. Though there is a romantic subplot, I wouldn't characterize this as a romance novel but more a coming of age/hero's journey. Finally, Baldbeak was truly amazing.

[Sheri MacQuarrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to RBmedia for the ALC of A Tangled Magic

An adult Rapunzel retelling; Netta has lived a life isolated in the Tower, knowing only her mother and her telepathic raven, Baldbeak. Unable to read, she spends her time delicately crafting embroidery. When attackers strike and her mother disappears along with her master spell book, Netta is determined to find her and ventures out into the world. The kingdom is on the brink of a war and divided, yet all varieties of people seem to seek Netta and the magic in her hair. Relatively ignorant of the world and unpracticed in judging character, Netta struggles to know who she can trust on her journey.

The comparison of Rapunzel meets Six of Crows really drew me in, and I was intrigued by the idea of a Disney Tangled or Ranpunzel retelling in general so I requested when audiobook when I came across it. This does deliver, but in a different way than I anticipated. I wasn’t totally sure what to expect, but I think I was expecting more of a typical romantasy. This is a beautiful novel and it delves into some deeper themes that are really well articulated. Though Netta is unrelatable based on her history, she becomes a stronger character throughout the novel and her growth was well done, the supporting characters were all interesting and uniquely motivated. The relationship dynamics were well thought out, the politics intriguing, and the magic system very distinctive. That said, I wasn’t as invested in the story as I had hoped to be. The narrator has a very calming cadence that’s well suited to the story and especially the FMC.

[Camilla_Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for an e-ARC and the publisher for a finished copy.

Also thank you to the author for allowing me to be on one of the nicest Street Teams I have ever been a part of!

So, firstly, this book is very different to the A Harvest of Hearts, which felt cosy and fluffy while still including high stakes - ATM is a lot darker in tone and substance, and honestly I really enjoyed that. I can see how Andrea has progressed as a writer, stretching her skills even further in this book. A very unique magic system, an endlessly interesting world (I would love to read about other characters in this world too and hope Andrea might explore that!), and a cast of supporting characters I absolutely loved. In particular, Baldbeak the raven was a huge highlight for me, a no nonsense, funny sidekick who had me absolutely devoted to him from his first appearance. Magic around embroidery and needlework as well as book binding was something I really enjoyed and as Netta began to develop her skill and grow in confidence, I loved seeing it on the page. While a few parts of the story frustrated me at times - namely Netta's total naivety - they actually made a lot of sense in context so I was able to look beyond my initial annoyance and understand that Netta was kept so isolated for twenty years to the point that even how different people's faces could be surprised her. Of course she was naive! I also feel the romance wasn't entirely needed - the story carried itself on friendships and bonds. However! I really enjoyed this and I can't wait to read more of her work in the future!

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for a free audiobook (written by Andrea Eames and narrated by Olivia Dowd) in exchange for an honest review ❤️

This is a magical fantasy that is vaguely inspired by a Rapunzel story. Netta has lived in a tower with her mother for as long as she can remember. She has a raven she can talk to, and her hair has a mind of its own! She can't read her mother's spell books, but she can sew stitches of magic.

When attackers come to the tower, she journeys to the city - her first time leaving the tower - to find her now missing mother. She meets a cast of characters along the way and can't seem to figure out who she can trust, since everyone seems to want the magic from her handstitching and her long hair!

The story itself is quite enjoyable, and I found myself really liking Netta. She was very innocent and curious, and all she wanted was to do the right thing. Her hair is so mysterious and honestly has its own personality!

I would have almost considered this to be a YA novel for a lot of it, but the magic in this story is quite dark and there are elements of body torture described. This is definitely not a romantasy either, for those looking for one. The magic is described in amazing detail though. This is definitely one for fans of fantasy and dark magic who don't mind that the overall pacing is a little slow.

All of that said, I enjoyed listening enough to give this one a solid 3 stars ⭐⭐⭐ and would definitely watch for what the author writes next!

[Tiffany · Rating 3 out of 5]

First, thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for this ARC. My opinions are my own.

Little summary poem (don’t judge too harshly):
I wake up in the morning and do a little sewing.
Mom says the world outside is scary, no place worth going.
My best friend is a raven, and my Hair does this thing.
My memories are hazy; what will this journey bring?
Ps. I can’t read even though my mom spends a majority of time writing a book

Notes:
Netta’s hair was similar in concept to Auren’s gold ribbons in “Gild”by Raven Kennedy.

Come to think of it, there are a several similarities between the two works. Both FMCs are imprisoned and have a warped idea of what love and protection look like. Both have to step into their own truth regardless of the narrative fed to them their entire lives. Both are incredibly naive and must learn how to gauge deserved and undeserved trust.

Ultimately, both must come face-to-face with the question: was I protected because I was loved, or was I protected because I was valuable?

My favorite character was definitely Baldbeak. I have a particular fondness for ravens. They are the OGs of the bird world.

I will say, I enjoyed “Gild” more than “A Tangled Magic.” This novel was a little slow for my liking. I set it down and picked it back up a couple of times.

Eames has a talent for description: “Most of the dust had settled as we started our descent, and the sky was bruised with a slow and merciless dawn that cast dim light over Mirthwater’s broken skyline.” Beautiful imagery.

Solid three star read.

[Erika George · Rating 4 out of 5]

What if Rapunzels world was much darker?
What if Magic had a price and you had to pay everytime you used it?

Thats sorta the base that the book starts in! It’s marketed as Six of Crows meets Rapunzel, but it might be closer to Shadow and Bone meets Rapunzel ( with all the small magics).

I really enjoyed the talking Raven and Patrick. Netta was a sweet girl but being this oblivious at 20 made reading about her very difficult!

The first half of this book took me a long time to get into. It was more Rapunzels story than I really expected and at the same time, it didn’t feel familiar. At the 50% mark things started moving and I think the characters and depth grew! And I was locked in to see what happened.

The gruesome scenes were not too bad and maybe YA horror/ fantasy would work, I think fans of T.Kingfisher would be happy with this one!

With some magic and some adventure Netta learns about herself and her mother. She learns the truth of her life and meets some awful people along the way.

Overall if you want a grim fairytale, you are fond of Rapunzel or you liked Ava Reid’s The Wolf and the Woodsmen you should give this a try.

Do you have a favorite Disney princess or retelling?? I loved Spindle’s End when I was younger, might be time to bust it back out! And recently we watched Ever After which is still a stunning perfectly entertaining movie!😍

Thank you @booksparks for including this in my summer odyssey ❤️🖤 I was excited to see what a mix of Rapunzel and Six of Crows would be like!

A note: if he was 13 before she was born he can’t be less than 30 when she’s 20. The math does not math.

[Sid · Rating 3 out of 5]

{2.5}

Very grateful to have been approved for this ARC on NetGalley because the premise genuinely sounded so interesting and right up my street. I went in really excited… and I’m a bit sad to say it just wasn’t my favourite. A big chunk of the book focuses on world building rather than plot, and while you can tell a lot of thought went into it, it did make things feel like they were dragging at times. The politics and the tension between the monarchy and the temple were genuinely interesting, though, and probably the strongest part of the book for me.

It did start to pick up around the 3/4 mark and I thought we were finally getting somewhere, but then somehow it lost momentum again towards the end and I was mostly just pushing through to finish it. The pacing just felt a bit uneven overall, which made it harder to stay fully invested in what was happening.

The protagonist unfortunately really grated on me. I think she was meant to come across as fiercely independent, but instead she felt stubborn to the point of repeatedly making terrible decisions… only to end up needing help anyway. The romance subplot also felt very underdeveloped since the characters barely interacted for most of the book, so it just didn’t feel believable that feelings would suddenly appear. There’s definitely potential here and it’s far from the worst thing I’ve read, but it just didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Still very grateful to have had the opportunity to read it!

[Freya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to the author, Kensington books, Erewhon books and NetGalley for this gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review.

DNF at 58%

I was really looking forward to reading this book but the FMC is extremely frustrating and irrational to the point of getting herself killed. I do not understand why she did not allow Mieka and Patrick to rescue her from her abusive aunt, who is selling her off to an even more abusive man. Patrick and Mieka have shown her nothing but kindness in so many ways yet she listens to her aunt who is physically hurting her, keeping out baldbeak, won’t provide stitching supplies (Mieka brought her some though) and is selling Netta to a man that has also physically abused her. Not to mention that the man, ban Morin is her aunt’s boyfriend. Netta doesn’t even bother asking for Patrick’s side and when he does, she still rather stay in her current horrific situation. Also, the evil ban Morin placed a ring on her that literally sinks its teeth in her. I can’t stand FMC characters written like this. Use some logic!! Common sense!! Stay in an abusive situation that will just get worse or go with the people that have shown nothing but kindness? Hmmmm such a hard decision….not!! Sheesh.

[Katie katiek-is-booked · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unique take and reimagining of Rapunzel!

Netta, confined to a tower with her mother and a raven, is unable to read but has many other surprising talents - and other people want them. After her mother is taken, she finally leaves the tower to find her, only to discover there were too many secrets to count about the only person she has ever known.

I loved Netta's can-do, willfull attitude. For having spent most of her life locked up, she is sure of herself and knows she does not want to be used and that she does not exist for anyone but herself. The relationships she built along the way were interesting, while some lovely and others less-than. But it seems everyone wants something from this young woman who was once completely unknown.

This may be described as romantasy, but it is not - though it has some elements, and it's own version of a HEA, it is not a romantic HEA in the traditional sense. This is a single POV novel. The narrator for this book was perfect - I will listen to more books by this narrator. She was the perfect Netta!

I recommend this for readers who enjoyed Andra Eames other title, "Harvester of Hearts", as well as perhaps readers who are fans of "Howl's Moving Castle". While categorized as general fiction or fantasy, I think readers at any age 17+ will enjoy this.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Favorite quote(s):

"Books are like people... Hold them too loose, and they fall apart; too tight, and they can't breathe."

"You are not a pawn. You are the whole game."

"Magic demands respect, not mastery. The wise learn balance.”



Review:

This was a wild and entertaining ride of a read. I enjoyed its world-building and magic a lot. I adored many of the characters we met on this journey, like our main girl Netta and her telepathic raven Baldbeak. Netta went on one crazy journey to find her mother, but I loved that along the way she learned so much, not just about the world and her mother but also herself. Baldbeak was hilarious, and he and the Bookman both made me laugh and roll my eyes. I enjoyed the hints of romance that got mixed into this. Patrick was interesting, but I wasn't sure about him at times. I didn't know who to trust, which made this intense. The ending was surprising because it wasn't what I expected, but it was great. Overall, this book was full of adventure, self-discovery, and so much more, and I loved every moment of it.

[Clair · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review this story.

This is both a cute and creepy retelling of the story of Rapunzel; with bone magic, place, religious zealots and dysfunctional families, as well as talking birds.

I enjoyed the approach this story had - it had twists and turns I couldn’t have predicted, and I enjoyed how a certain minor plot line ended (I literally cannot say more without spoilers). However, while the writing was good I did find it slightly slow going and hard to get through at times. A lot of the world building was done through conversation, and there was a LOT of conversation. It was an incredibly dialogue heavy book. It also definitely read YA, despite the character being 20 (potentially because she was so naive).

Ultimately I enjoyed the read but I wish the pace and dialogue had been edited more thoroughly.

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the good book . I loved the writing and the style it kept me hooked and reading. I enjoyed some parts of it and over all it was pretty good. I didn't like the ending it was kind of open-ending. (unless there's another book coming, but I assumed it was a standalone.) The story was good. It kept you thinking and guessing and wondering what was going on. I enjoyed the mystery aspect of it. I enjoyed the characters. There were some parts that I thought there was going to be more action than there was and it was very kind of anticlimactic but overall it was a good book. There were still many unanswered questions and part of the story I think that need more explanations. Some parts of the story had lots of detail and then it lack in others. Overall I enjoyed reading it. I would read something similar again.