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Knight of the God King
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Expected 20 Oct 26A powerful knight and her handsome squire must stop the deadly schemes of a savior king in this romantic fantasy of dark deeds and court intrigue.
Calliope’s wish has always been to become a knight, an elite healer and protector who uses music to summon magic. Yet despite her exceptional skill, she’s stuck lifting up her talentless cousin, whose family begrudgingly took Cali in as a child. But when an opportunity to become the royal knight of the immortal God King arrives, Cali finally gets a chance at a fairytale life - until her cousin blackmails her.
Forced to bring her cousin to court so she won’t share Cali’s shameful past, Cali immediately snubs Beric, the alluring, handsome squire tending to her. Now she must contend with his ire, even while feeling helplessly drawn to him. If that wasn’t enough, her duty means accompanying the king into The Dark, a demonic entity that only the king’s magic is powerful enough to battle - a battle he has been waging for centuries. She must also keep the king’s secret under pain of death: that he’s not a god at all, and every royal knight’s magic that came before her was the only thing keeping him alive. It seems serving the God King isn't a fairytale at all, and when people start dying around her, she and Beric realize that they have no choice but to take their fate - and that of an entire kingdom - into their own hands.
In Lauren Blackwood's thrilling fantasy, Knight of the God King, a knight's power and her squire's love are the only things that can help her defeat a man playing at being a god.
Calliope’s wish has always been to become a knight, an elite healer and protector who uses music to summon magic. Yet despite her exceptional skill, she’s stuck lifting up her talentless cousin, whose family begrudgingly took Cali in as a child. But when an opportunity to become the royal knight of the immortal God King arrives, Cali finally gets a chance at a fairytale life - until her cousin blackmails her.
Forced to bring her cousin to court so she won’t share Cali’s shameful past, Cali immediately snubs Beric, the alluring, handsome squire tending to her. Now she must contend with his ire, even while feeling helplessly drawn to him. If that wasn’t enough, her duty means accompanying the king into The Dark, a demonic entity that only the king’s magic is powerful enough to battle - a battle he has been waging for centuries. She must also keep the king’s secret under pain of death: that he’s not a god at all, and every royal knight’s magic that came before her was the only thing keeping him alive. It seems serving the God King isn't a fairytale at all, and when people start dying around her, she and Beric realize that they have no choice but to take their fate - and that of an entire kingdom - into their own hands.
In Lauren Blackwood's thrilling fantasy, Knight of the God King, a knight's power and her squire's love are the only things that can help her defeat a man playing at being a god.
- GenresFantasyYoung Adult
384 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication October 20, 2026
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Lauren Blackwood
8 books906 followersLauren Blackwood is the NYT/Indie Bestselling author of Within These Wicked Walls and Wildblood.
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April 13, 2026powerful knight and HER squire??? im sat
May 6, 2026
DISCLAIMER: RECEIVED ARC THROUGH NETGALLEY
Okay. WOW. This was amazing from start to finish.
This is definitely a ROMANCE book with fantasy aspects and political intrigue. Cali and Beric are absolutely adorable, I love them, and this sweet insta-love story was extremely well written.
Caliope is a Knight, selected by Beric (he thinks she’s cute and kind) to serve the king, a cursed and cruel immortal, with Beric as her squire. The both come from traumatic backgrounds and struggle with true of their environment, their friends, and each other.
There were a lot of twists and turns, some of which I caught and others I didn’t, all were well earned and exciting. The cousin PMO and the king is insane.
I had such a fun time reading this. It’s a beautiful standalone with a sweet and quick HEA.
Also, I saw someone say there was a lot of telling and not enough showing… Beric was abused physically and had to learn others emotions and control his own while Cali was ignored and emotionally sidelined and neglected so she had to do the same. The telling felt necessary
Okay thanks!
Okay. WOW. This was amazing from start to finish.
This is definitely a ROMANCE book with fantasy aspects and political intrigue. Cali and Beric are absolutely adorable, I love them, and this sweet insta-love story was extremely well written.
Caliope is a Knight, selected by Beric (he thinks she’s cute and kind) to serve the king, a cursed and cruel immortal, with Beric as her squire. The both come from traumatic backgrounds and struggle with true of their environment, their friends, and each other.
There were a lot of twists and turns, some of which I caught and others I didn’t, all were well earned and exciting. The cousin PMO and the king is insane.
I had such a fun time reading this. It’s a beautiful standalone with a sweet and quick HEA.
Also, I saw someone say there was a lot of telling and not enough showing… Beric was abused physically and had to learn others emotions and control his own while Cali was ignored and emotionally sidelined and neglected so she had to do the same. The telling felt necessary
Okay thanks!
Did Not Finish
April 7, 2026DNF’d
I was pumped to win this arc through a GR giveaway, but
unfortunately I don’t think this is for me. It’s a lot of telling instead of showing.
I was pumped to win this arc through a GR giveaway, but
unfortunately I don’t think this is for me. It’s a lot of telling instead of showing.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review: Knight of the God King by Lauren Blackwood
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
The Quick Look
What to Expect: High-stakes magic, Romantasy vibes, and strong neurodivergent representation (a character likely on the autism spectrum).
Content Warnings: Death, abuse.
Best For: Fans of Lauren Blackwood’s previous work and readers who love a classic "good vs. evil" high fantasy.
The Fundamentals
The prose in this ARC was incredibly tight; there wasn't a lot of unnecessary fluff, which made for a very easy, fast-paced read. However, that efficiency came at a cost. We are thrown into the world almost immediately, and I found myself wishing for more atmospheric world-building and character history. While the plot follows its own internal logic, the magic system itself remained a bit confusing throughout because the mechanics weren't fully explained early on.
The Critique
The Critique: I felt the world-building was a bit thin. Because we weren't given much foundational knowledge about the magic, the characters or the setting at the start, it was hard to feel fully grounded in the stakes.
The Major Positive: The character growth in this book was massive. Watching the protagonist’s evolution was the clear highlight for me, and the representation of a character on the spectrum added a layer of depth that felt very intentional and well-handled.
The Neutral Point: While the plot is a satisfying "good girl with magic vs. powerful bad guy with demon magic" story, it leans heavily on the "misunderstanding" trope. At times, these conflicts felt like they were inserted solely to create tension rather than being a natural byproduct of the characters' personalities.
Final Verdict
I gave this a 3/5. It is a solid, enjoyable fantasy that doesn’t demand too much of the reader, making it a perfect "palette cleanser" between heavier series. I didn't quite love it because I wanted more meat on the bones regarding the magic and world-building, but the character development kept me turning the pages.
Thank you to the publisher for providing a digital ARC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
The Quick Look
What to Expect: High-stakes magic, Romantasy vibes, and strong neurodivergent representation (a character likely on the autism spectrum).
Content Warnings: Death, abuse.
Best For: Fans of Lauren Blackwood’s previous work and readers who love a classic "good vs. evil" high fantasy.
The Fundamentals
The prose in this ARC was incredibly tight; there wasn't a lot of unnecessary fluff, which made for a very easy, fast-paced read. However, that efficiency came at a cost. We are thrown into the world almost immediately, and I found myself wishing for more atmospheric world-building and character history. While the plot follows its own internal logic, the magic system itself remained a bit confusing throughout because the mechanics weren't fully explained early on.
The Critique
The Critique: I felt the world-building was a bit thin. Because we weren't given much foundational knowledge about the magic, the characters or the setting at the start, it was hard to feel fully grounded in the stakes.
The Major Positive: The character growth in this book was massive. Watching the protagonist’s evolution was the clear highlight for me, and the representation of a character on the spectrum added a layer of depth that felt very intentional and well-handled.
The Neutral Point: While the plot is a satisfying "good girl with magic vs. powerful bad guy with demon magic" story, it leans heavily on the "misunderstanding" trope. At times, these conflicts felt like they were inserted solely to create tension rather than being a natural byproduct of the characters' personalities.
Final Verdict
I gave this a 3/5. It is a solid, enjoyable fantasy that doesn’t demand too much of the reader, making it a perfect "palette cleanser" between heavier series. I didn't quite love it because I wanted more meat on the bones regarding the magic and world-building, but the character development kept me turning the pages.
Thank you to the publisher for providing a digital ARC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 15, 2026
Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Wednesday Books for this e-ARC!
This was ultimately a big fat no from me. The story had SO much potential based on the blurb and even the first few chapters, but it spiralled by chapter 4 or 5.
What was for me:
- singing being the way to summon magic was so unique and interesting. I loved the idea of Beric having perfect pitch making him a better magic wielder, and that two people with complementing harmonies would be stronger together.
- the tension between Beric and Cali in the beginning
- the darkness and the slightly unhinged king, I loved when we actually went into The Dark
What was not for me:
- first and foremost, God in the catholic sense was mentioned WAY too often. Authors can totally be catholic but it was incredibly odd how often they would mention God and their salvation thanks to him, etc. As a catholic author, would it then not be blasphemous to give the king in this book the title of God King?
- THE INSTA LUST AND INSTA LOVE. This entire book took place over a single week, you’re telling me that Beric and Cali had time to meet, fall in love and declare their love to each other in that whole period? They barely know each other.
- Cali has no backbone whatsoever when it comes to standing up for herself against her terrible cousin.
- 42% in, Cali mentions having amputated people in surgeries before, and maybe I simply missed this but since when was she working as a healer? And how did an 18 year old assist in not only one, but several amputation surgeries?
- Cali is incredibly childish, especially when she decides she hates Beric. She was like a toddler having a tantrum.
- more than half of this story was just Beric and Cali mooning over each other. Where was the background on how the king became immortal, or the darkness, or literally anything else? The whole world was messy and unexplained.
- the ending was just TOO easy. How did the most powerful being in England get defeated by a few kicks, punches and a stab to the gut?
I am so disappointed in the outcome of this story, because it started out as a strong contender for a good book.
This was ultimately a big fat no from me. The story had SO much potential based on the blurb and even the first few chapters, but it spiralled by chapter 4 or 5.
What was for me:
- singing being the way to summon magic was so unique and interesting. I loved the idea of Beric having perfect pitch making him a better magic wielder, and that two people with complementing harmonies would be stronger together.
- the tension between Beric and Cali in the beginning
- the darkness and the slightly unhinged king, I loved when we actually went into The Dark
What was not for me:
- first and foremost, God in the catholic sense was mentioned WAY too often. Authors can totally be catholic but it was incredibly odd how often they would mention God and their salvation thanks to him, etc. As a catholic author, would it then not be blasphemous to give the king in this book the title of God King?
- THE INSTA LUST AND INSTA LOVE. This entire book took place over a single week, you’re telling me that Beric and Cali had time to meet, fall in love and declare their love to each other in that whole period? They barely know each other.
- Cali has no backbone whatsoever when it comes to standing up for herself against her terrible cousin.
- 42% in, Cali mentions having amputated people in surgeries before, and maybe I simply missed this but since when was she working as a healer? And how did an 18 year old assist in not only one, but several amputation surgeries?
- Cali is incredibly childish, especially when she decides she hates Beric. She was like a toddler having a tantrum.
- more than half of this story was just Beric and Cali mooning over each other. Where was the background on how the king became immortal, or the darkness, or literally anything else? The whole world was messy and unexplained.
- the ending was just TOO easy. How did the most powerful being in England get defeated by a few kicks, punches and a stab to the gut?
I am so disappointed in the outcome of this story, because it started out as a strong contender for a good book.
May 19, 2026
Good ideas but lackluster execution.
Calliope wants nothing more than to be a Knight king and with her skills in magic being near perfect pitch her dreams take shape as she finds her way at the palace. With her cousin posing as squire she finds herself eager to take her place but with friends and foes wandering the halls she’s unsure who to trust - family , the King or the Squire who helped her reach her full potential.
I’m at a loss on this one.
The idea is great , a magical system built on song and pitch to heal and harm , a girl wanting to tackle the role of knight to the immortal king and dark demonic magic at play but overall it seemed very fast and watered down. The whole book takes place in a handful of days and it’s hard to believe something that has lasted so long in power with fear and control could be unraveled as fast as it was. I genuinely had to reread thinking there was a sequel because there was no way it wrapped up as neatly as it did. The magic system came and went as quickly as the birds they mimic only really mattering part of the time but being sidelined in favor of the quick romance.
This was such fast love especially from a character who has had the kind of childhood Beric did. Not only that but they say “blush” 46 times in this book and it’s not a long book. I wish this was part of a series so maybe more of this relationship could have been developed because it’s easy to understand why they would find each other but declaring your feelings with all of the history and somewhat limited time together makes it all seem a bit ill fated even though it’s written as if it’s a grand affair.
This needed a few more reworks because I do think there are some very cool elements it’s just a shame that they were so watered down.
**special thanks to the publishers and netgalley for providing an arc in exchange for a fair and honest review**
Calliope wants nothing more than to be a Knight king and with her skills in magic being near perfect pitch her dreams take shape as she finds her way at the palace. With her cousin posing as squire she finds herself eager to take her place but with friends and foes wandering the halls she’s unsure who to trust - family , the King or the Squire who helped her reach her full potential.
I’m at a loss on this one.
The idea is great , a magical system built on song and pitch to heal and harm , a girl wanting to tackle the role of knight to the immortal king and dark demonic magic at play but overall it seemed very fast and watered down. The whole book takes place in a handful of days and it’s hard to believe something that has lasted so long in power with fear and control could be unraveled as fast as it was. I genuinely had to reread thinking there was a sequel because there was no way it wrapped up as neatly as it did. The magic system came and went as quickly as the birds they mimic only really mattering part of the time but being sidelined in favor of the quick romance.
This was such fast love especially from a character who has had the kind of childhood Beric did. Not only that but they say “blush” 46 times in this book and it’s not a long book. I wish this was part of a series so maybe more of this relationship could have been developed because it’s easy to understand why they would find each other but declaring your feelings with all of the history and somewhat limited time together makes it all seem a bit ill fated even though it’s written as if it’s a grand affair.
This needed a few more reworks because I do think there are some very cool elements it’s just a shame that they were so watered down.
**special thanks to the publishers and netgalley for providing an arc in exchange for a fair and honest review**
April 29, 2026
Really great story, but I wish there was more.
There were a lot of things I really liked about this book. There was a very unique magic system, where music was the key to using magic wielded by knights, and knights’ squires could amplify or dampen the magic of the knight by harmonizing with them. Very cool and unique concept. I also really enjoyed the idea of the Dark, a black cloud harboring a demonic entity that surrounded the kingdom. I enjoyed the characters, the twists and turns and the overall story.
The main problem for me, and why I only gave a 3 star review was because I felt the entire story was rushed. It was definitely fast-paced, but, in my opinion, so much so that it impacted the overall story. I would have loved to have seen Cali’s backstory and life with her relatives rather than just referring to it. I wanted more encounters with The Dark. I wanted more world building and more of the court politics and interactions with her cousin. Also, given that the events of the book take place over the course of a few days, it makes the love story a bit unbelievable and the diminished the shock of some of the plot twists.
I love a stand alone fantasy book as much as the next reader, but I feel like not making this story into a duology or trilogy forced the story to read more like a set of plot points rather than an immersive fantasy world.
ARC review from Goodreads giveaway
There were a lot of things I really liked about this book. There was a very unique magic system, where music was the key to using magic wielded by knights, and knights’ squires could amplify or dampen the magic of the knight by harmonizing with them. Very cool and unique concept. I also really enjoyed the idea of the Dark, a black cloud harboring a demonic entity that surrounded the kingdom. I enjoyed the characters, the twists and turns and the overall story.
The main problem for me, and why I only gave a 3 star review was because I felt the entire story was rushed. It was definitely fast-paced, but, in my opinion, so much so that it impacted the overall story. I would have loved to have seen Cali’s backstory and life with her relatives rather than just referring to it. I wanted more encounters with The Dark. I wanted more world building and more of the court politics and interactions with her cousin. Also, given that the events of the book take place over the course of a few days, it makes the love story a bit unbelievable and the diminished the shock of some of the plot twists.
I love a stand alone fantasy book as much as the next reader, but I feel like not making this story into a duology or trilogy forced the story to read more like a set of plot points rather than an immersive fantasy world.
ARC review from Goodreads giveaway
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Final rating: 3.5⭐️
This review is of the Uncorrected Digital Galley.
Knight of the God King is an intriguing story of a kingdom shrouded in darkness. We’re brought to England where Deus Rex has been on the throne for 200 years, battling The Dark and keeping it at bay… but things are not always as they seem!
I really enjoyed reading this book, where knighthood is taken on by women and magic is controlled through music. It’s a refreshing take on what’s usually a bland and male-centred story. What I really appreciated from this story was the diversity in the characters. Varying skin tones, ages, abilities, and neurodivergence is what made this story unique. Gone are the days of white washed fantasy, and I’m here for it!
I do wish we got to experience more time in The Dark… I would have loved to see more battles there! I was happy enough with the plot and enjoyed Blackwood’s writing style. I think this is a good YA read for anyone looking for a light PG Romantasy.
This review is of the Uncorrected Digital Galley.
Knight of the God King is an intriguing story of a kingdom shrouded in darkness. We’re brought to England where Deus Rex has been on the throne for 200 years, battling The Dark and keeping it at bay… but things are not always as they seem!
I really enjoyed reading this book, where knighthood is taken on by women and magic is controlled through music. It’s a refreshing take on what’s usually a bland and male-centred story. What I really appreciated from this story was the diversity in the characters. Varying skin tones, ages, abilities, and neurodivergence is what made this story unique. Gone are the days of white washed fantasy, and I’m here for it!
I do wish we got to experience more time in The Dark… I would have loved to see more battles there! I was happy enough with the plot and enjoyed Blackwood’s writing style. I think this is a good YA read for anyone looking for a light PG Romantasy.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Knight of the God King has an interesting premise - it combines musical magic, court drama, and evil demonic threat, and evil family issues. The concept of magic tied to musicality and tone was a unique idea. I would have enjoyed more development of the magic system, and seeing it play out in battle scenes.
Though this book was not the right fit for me as an adult fantasy lover, this would be perfect for a YA reader looking for an emotional and romance driven fantasy. The tone skewed young, and the romantic elements developed very quickly, with an almost instant emotional connection after a short build up of tension between the FMC and MMC. This book is a good option for YA readers seeking a soft, romance forward read set in a Medieval English setting, and readers who enjoy immediate emotional stakes.
Knight of the God King has an interesting premise - it combines musical magic, court drama, and evil demonic threat, and evil family issues. The concept of magic tied to musicality and tone was a unique idea. I would have enjoyed more development of the magic system, and seeing it play out in battle scenes.
Though this book was not the right fit for me as an adult fantasy lover, this would be perfect for a YA reader looking for an emotional and romance driven fantasy. The tone skewed young, and the romantic elements developed very quickly, with an almost instant emotional connection after a short build up of tension between the FMC and MMC. This book is a good option for YA readers seeking a soft, romance forward read set in a Medieval English setting, and readers who enjoy immediate emotional stakes.
April 26, 2026
Thank you St Martin’s Press and NetGalley for this advance review copy.
Phew, finished this in two sittings because I couldn’t put it down. I even found myself just thinking about nonstop when I couldn’t be reading.
This magic was so unique and interesting in this one, it was such a breath of fresh air to just be different. I loved that our FMC was a knight, and that it was very expected for women to be knights. Yes please over here.
Obviously I fell in love with Beric and Cali immediately, the vibes there were just so fun and excited. This was fast paced, without being overwhelming, and plotty enough to keep the story moving right along.
My dislikes were that we didn’t see more of The Dark, and that it felt like there was some gaps.
Phew, finished this in two sittings because I couldn’t put it down. I even found myself just thinking about nonstop when I couldn’t be reading.
This magic was so unique and interesting in this one, it was such a breath of fresh air to just be different. I loved that our FMC was a knight, and that it was very expected for women to be knights. Yes please over here.
Obviously I fell in love with Beric and Cali immediately, the vibes there were just so fun and excited. This was fast paced, without being overwhelming, and plotty enough to keep the story moving right along.
My dislikes were that we didn’t see more of The Dark, and that it felt like there was some gaps.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
First, thank you St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of the book for an honest review. This book releases in October.
I was fully invested in the story and appreciated the tension woven throughout. However, the romance developed more quickly than I would have liked, which made it harder to fully connect with emotionally. Additionally, the resolution felt somewhat rushed compared to the buildup.
Overall, this was a strong and enjoyable read. With a bit more development in the romance and a more expanded final act, it could have been a five-star book for me.
I was fully invested in the story and appreciated the tension woven throughout. However, the romance developed more quickly than I would have liked, which made it harder to fully connect with emotionally. Additionally, the resolution felt somewhat rushed compared to the buildup.
Overall, this was a strong and enjoyable read. With a bit more development in the romance and a more expanded final act, it could have been a five-star book for me.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is a sweet standalone romantic fantasy about 18 year old Calliope, selected as the Royal Knight to Deus Rex, the immortal king of England, and brave, quiet squire, 20 year old Beric. Both must learn to accept real love after years of personal abuse at the hands of those closest to them. Calli loves her fairy tales and romantic love stories, leading with her heart, as she navigates her unexpected responsibilities upon being selected as Royal Knight in a ruthless royal court to magically heal the king in his battle against The Dark.
I struggled through Calli’s self-righteous innocence and her insistence to bring her horrible cousin, Anise, to court with her and the annoying lie they perpetrate by thin blackmail. I wish we could’ve experienced more of The Dark; sometimes the stakes didn’t feel high enough, even with the life or death implications. Though plot action didn’t pick up until 75% of the way through, it was an interesting world, magic system, and story of young love.
Nevertheless, the magic system was so interesting, with healing and fighting magic created through singing, music, and harmony. I would’ve loved more details! Calli’s relationships with Beric, the guard Albert, and maids Faline and Eliza, the king’s daughter, were endearing. And whatever happened with her predecessor Lady Vi was intriguing.
Thanks to St Martins Press Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy!
I struggled through Calli’s self-righteous innocence and her insistence to bring her horrible cousin, Anise, to court with her and the annoying lie they perpetrate by thin blackmail. I wish we could’ve experienced more of The Dark; sometimes the stakes didn’t feel high enough, even with the life or death implications. Though plot action didn’t pick up until 75% of the way through, it was an interesting world, magic system, and story of young love.
Nevertheless, the magic system was so interesting, with healing and fighting magic created through singing, music, and harmony. I would’ve loved more details! Calli’s relationships with Beric, the guard Albert, and maids Faline and Eliza, the king’s daughter, were endearing. And whatever happened with her predecessor Lady Vi was intriguing.
Thanks to St Martins Press Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy!
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
What an amazing storyline. I love the growth of the main character Calliope. During the book you really see her blossom into her own. She goes from a shy girl to a very confident woman. Just by having the right people around her getting the friendship she needs getting a lover that she truly cares about. It truly is a great storyline with the dark side of the "the darkness" that plagues the kingdom.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This slow enemies to lovers stand alone book is new and different. The knights are women with healing powers. As the King continues his tyrant of slowly losing his mind the amazing team of friends have to make a tough decision to end him and save the kingdom from the darkness he has created. A cute love story about friendship and guidance and protecting those we love. I enjoyed every word of the book and finished it in a timely manner.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars
Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the arc.
I thought Knight of the God King was an exciting and interesting read. The story had more action, and I liked how the main character faced challenges and grew stronger. The world and magic were fun to learn about, even if some parts felt a bit rushed. Overall, it kept me engaged and was enjoyable to read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the arc.
I thought Knight of the God King was an exciting and interesting read. The story had more action, and I liked how the main character faced challenges and grew stronger. The world and magic were fun to learn about, even if some parts felt a bit rushed. Overall, it kept me engaged and was enjoyable to read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I feel like it was kind of rushed, but the magic system was very unique to me! I feel like we could've had more world-building for the reader's immersion instead of just being told things.
When it comes to the Dark we definitely could have had more! But Calliope herself kept me hooked and I'll admit I devoured the book!
When it comes to the Dark we definitely could have had more! But Calliope herself kept me hooked and I'll admit I devoured the book!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
I really enjoyed this book but ot was a little weird. I think maybe the pacing was a bit fast and the male lead seemed psychotic... I think he was supposed to be more traumatized? I dunno, but it was a good read.
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January 27, 2026I have never enjoyed a Lauren Blackwood book buuuuttt knights are my catnip so I'm probably still going to try 👀
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Very cute! Definitely insta-love, as the entire story takes place in less than a week. Still an enjoyable, easy read!
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Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Thank you so much for the ARC! So excited to read this book!
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