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Void
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Expected 11 Jun 26Some gifts break you long before they save you
She can control anyone with a word and a touch — but after one fatal mistake, she swore to never use her power again. Now, kidnapped into a secret society, staying silent might be deadlier than speaking.
They don’t know who they’ve unlocked.
Rayanne keeps her life small to keep others safe. Burdened by relentless fatigue and sensory disturbances, she committed to structure over emotion, control over connection.
No friends. No touch. No mistakes.
But when a charismatic stranger kidnaps her, Rayanne is dragged into a secret society of people with extraordinary powers, hidden within a seemingly utopian English country estate.
The cracks show quickly. Secrets surface. The pressure to conform tightens, and the boundaries she relies on begin to fracture.
Soon, Rayanne is forced to confront the true cost of her power — and the consequences of keeping it buried.
Because if she refuses, they will drain everything she has.
But if she gives in, she will lose herself for good.
VOID is a quietly dark fantasy about a woman whose power overwhelms her senses — and the people who refuse to let her live unnoticed.
Found family
Character focused
No spice
Man briefly turns into a fridge
Unwanted soul bond
Blunt FMC
Dark academia - except this time, swap the campus for an English country estate and she's not learning for the pursuit of knowledge, but to survive.
Warning: if you go into this thirsty, you will be parched. The ultimate slow burn, unwanted soul bond love triangle that doesn't resolve until the end of the trilogy.
For readers who love the survival vs integrity tension of A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik, the secret society intrigue of The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake, the potential love triangle in Legendborn by Tracey Deonn with a snarky FMC haunted by her past mistakes like Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo.
She can control anyone with a word and a touch — but after one fatal mistake, she swore to never use her power again. Now, kidnapped into a secret society, staying silent might be deadlier than speaking.
They don’t know who they’ve unlocked.
Rayanne keeps her life small to keep others safe. Burdened by relentless fatigue and sensory disturbances, she committed to structure over emotion, control over connection.
No friends. No touch. No mistakes.
But when a charismatic stranger kidnaps her, Rayanne is dragged into a secret society of people with extraordinary powers, hidden within a seemingly utopian English country estate.
The cracks show quickly. Secrets surface. The pressure to conform tightens, and the boundaries she relies on begin to fracture.
Soon, Rayanne is forced to confront the true cost of her power — and the consequences of keeping it buried.
Because if she refuses, they will drain everything she has.
But if she gives in, she will lose herself for good.
VOID is a quietly dark fantasy about a woman whose power overwhelms her senses — and the people who refuse to let her live unnoticed.
Found family
Character focused
No spice
Man briefly turns into a fridge
Unwanted soul bond
Blunt FMC
Dark academia - except this time, swap the campus for an English country estate and she's not learning for the pursuit of knowledge, but to survive.
Warning: if you go into this thirsty, you will be parched. The ultimate slow burn, unwanted soul bond love triangle that doesn't resolve until the end of the trilogy.
For readers who love the survival vs integrity tension of A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik, the secret society intrigue of The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake, the potential love triangle in Legendborn by Tracey Deonn with a snarky FMC haunted by her past mistakes like Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo.
- GenresFantasy
452 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication June 11, 2026
About the author
Rhea Gamble
2 books4 followersRhea Gamble writes quietly dark fantasy about power, control, and the cost of feeling too much. Low on spoons, but high on plot twists, she lives in Dorset, England. Where she can usually be found reading obsessively, painting her favourite books onto her forever bookshelf mural, and occasionally making a spectacle of herself online.
In dedication to whimsy (and a persuasive socials poll), Rhea wears a sunflower headdress in her author photo. She would like to remind you, that because it was taken by a professional photographer, it therefore displays her extreme professionalism.
Find her on socials as rheagamblewrites, she would love to hear from you! Or by email: info@rheagamble.com
In dedication to whimsy (and a persuasive socials poll), Rhea wears a sunflower headdress in her author photo. She would like to remind you, that because it was taken by a professional photographer, it therefore displays her extreme professionalism.
Find her on socials as rheagamblewrites, she would love to hear from you! Or by email: info@rheagamble.com
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April 29, 2026
(ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review) This novel's pacing and thoughtful use of language truly set this world apart from anything else I have read in the urban fantasy genre. The main focus of this opening installment of the trilogy seems to be really delving into building these characters and establishing a solid foundation to this world. Gamble's careful word selection throughout is what really makes this novel "sing" in my opinion. I also really enjoyed the contrast between soft and gentle moments versus the tension of the action sequences. This gave a consistent and compelling rhythm to the reading experience. I am definitely looking forward to the rest of the trilogy to see how the well established characters continue to grow and for some of the lesser explored storylines to get more fleshed out.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed this. I didn't know much going into it but what a wonderful story I discovered.
As it is the first book in a series, and one with a fairly complex magic system, I appreciated how much time was devoted to the world building. There were some well crafted scenes to expose new elements of the world and its magics and it felt like we were learning about it all along side the main character.
The main character, Rayanne, is a walking ball of overstimulation and it gave an interesting view of the world. Her discomfort in many of the situations was palpable and she felt so real that so was her anguish. I loved her growth throughout the story and the way she learnt to be more comfortable in her skin then more she could be her true self. I also liked how she pushed back against her chosen path and wanted to find her own way in her new world.
Found family is everything and I love the one Rayanne was forming by the end of this. Everyone needs an Amelia in their corner.
There was a lot going on in the story and definitely moments when I didn't feel like I could trust any of the characters. So much mystery and intrique.
I found the magic system a little confusing at times as their were so many layers to it but I think I'd gotten the hang of it by the end.
The neurodivergence in this story was wild and I loved the representation. It is so important to be able to see yourself in characters and their stories.
All in all, a fantastic read and I can't wait for the next book.
Thank you to the author for a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
As it is the first book in a series, and one with a fairly complex magic system, I appreciated how much time was devoted to the world building. There were some well crafted scenes to expose new elements of the world and its magics and it felt like we were learning about it all along side the main character.
The main character, Rayanne, is a walking ball of overstimulation and it gave an interesting view of the world. Her discomfort in many of the situations was palpable and she felt so real that so was her anguish. I loved her growth throughout the story and the way she learnt to be more comfortable in her skin then more she could be her true self. I also liked how she pushed back against her chosen path and wanted to find her own way in her new world.
Found family is everything and I love the one Rayanne was forming by the end of this. Everyone needs an Amelia in their corner.
There was a lot going on in the story and definitely moments when I didn't feel like I could trust any of the characters. So much mystery and intrique.
I found the magic system a little confusing at times as their were so many layers to it but I think I'd gotten the hang of it by the end.
The neurodivergence in this story was wild and I loved the representation. It is so important to be able to see yourself in characters and their stories.
All in all, a fantastic read and I can't wait for the next book.
Thank you to the author for a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4⭐️
(ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.)
This book places a strong focus on the development of the main character, which was definitely one of the aspects I enjoyed the most. The way she is portrayed, especially her tendency to become overstimulated and avoid physical contact due to her powers, felt very realistic to me. It almost creates an interesting parallel to real-life experiences, which made her even more compelling.
I also really enjoyed some of the trials. Because the protagonist is often in a heightened state of tension and stimulation, that feeling carries directly over to the reader. There was one particular moment where I felt genuinely nervous and anxious, to the point where my heart was racing.
The magic system is also quite interesting, with affinities, talents, and specialties giving structure to both the world and the characters.
In terms of downsides, the book has a slower pace, which might not work for everyone. Personally, I didn’t mind it and actually enjoyed being able to dive deeper into the world and the character’s learning process, but I can understand why it might not appeal to all readers.
Another point was the “love interest”. I wasn’t fully convinced by him. I feel like there were other characters with more potential, and I’m curious to see how that dynamic develops in the second book.
Overall, I found myself quite invested in the story and very curious to continue the series. I really want to see where everything is going.
(ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.)
This book places a strong focus on the development of the main character, which was definitely one of the aspects I enjoyed the most. The way she is portrayed, especially her tendency to become overstimulated and avoid physical contact due to her powers, felt very realistic to me. It almost creates an interesting parallel to real-life experiences, which made her even more compelling.
I also really enjoyed some of the trials. Because the protagonist is often in a heightened state of tension and stimulation, that feeling carries directly over to the reader. There was one particular moment where I felt genuinely nervous and anxious, to the point where my heart was racing.
The magic system is also quite interesting, with affinities, talents, and specialties giving structure to both the world and the characters.
In terms of downsides, the book has a slower pace, which might not work for everyone. Personally, I didn’t mind it and actually enjoyed being able to dive deeper into the world and the character’s learning process, but I can understand why it might not appeal to all readers.
Another point was the “love interest”. I wasn’t fully convinced by him. I feel like there were other characters with more potential, and I’m curious to see how that dynamic develops in the second book.
Overall, I found myself quite invested in the story and very curious to continue the series. I really want to see where everything is going.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rayanne isn't your typical dark academia / urban fantasy heroine. She is a voicy protagonist that's prickly, self-isolating, and a word-nerd (something that has a specific reason, which I won't spoil but let me say... it's good!!). The magic system here works as a metaphor for sensory overload. And I really appreciated that as someone who has friends and family members at different points on the neurotypical spectrum.
The worldbuilding is both novel (I've never read anything like this) and handled artfully. There's no info dumping. You learn about the world of Endys, Ra, truebonds, et cetera, through Ray figuring it out as she discovers it for the first time. It respects the reader's intelligence. The book also doesn't shy away from questions about consent and bodily autonomy (she has a LOT of choices made for her by other people or by "the way things are done." Could be a metaphor for the patriarchy? If so, I'm here for it). And Ray is never passive about any of it.
Every character feels like a real person with a unique voice and motivation. Baylor, Simon, Kiera... there are a lot of characters that all feel different and dimensional. I burned through this in a few days because I couldn't stop reading (Baylor fans, you'll understand). Desperately awaiting the next one!!!
The worldbuilding is both novel (I've never read anything like this) and handled artfully. There's no info dumping. You learn about the world of Endys, Ra, truebonds, et cetera, through Ray figuring it out as she discovers it for the first time. It respects the reader's intelligence. The book also doesn't shy away from questions about consent and bodily autonomy (she has a LOT of choices made for her by other people or by "the way things are done." Could be a metaphor for the patriarchy? If so, I'm here for it). And Ray is never passive about any of it.
Every character feels like a real person with a unique voice and motivation. Baylor, Simon, Kiera... there are a lot of characters that all feel different and dimensional. I burned through this in a few days because I couldn't stop reading (Baylor fans, you'll understand). Desperately awaiting the next one!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
The following is a review of an advance reader copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Wow, I can’t say enough good things about this book! I don’t know how I’m supposed to survive the wait for the sequel. The first few pages of chapter one already had me laughing out loud. The author’s writing style is engaging, witty, and immersive, and it’s clear they are genuinely very talented.
The story follows an FMC who I found deeply relatable, especially from the perspective of someone who is neurodivergent and living with chronic illness. The plot felt original, the magic system was unique, and the storyline made it very hard to put the book down. I absolutely fell in love with the characters (most of them, anyway), and yes, I am totally fan-girling over Bay!
I’m so glad I took a chance on this book and I encourage anyone reading this to do the same. I was slipping into a reading slump, and this completely pulled me out of it. Void reminded me why I love reading in the first place.
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to read Void early as an ARC reader, and thankful to the author and NetGalley for providing a free copy.
Wow, I can’t say enough good things about this book! I don’t know how I’m supposed to survive the wait for the sequel. The first few pages of chapter one already had me laughing out loud. The author’s writing style is engaging, witty, and immersive, and it’s clear they are genuinely very talented.
The story follows an FMC who I found deeply relatable, especially from the perspective of someone who is neurodivergent and living with chronic illness. The plot felt original, the magic system was unique, and the storyline made it very hard to put the book down. I absolutely fell in love with the characters (most of them, anyway), and yes, I am totally fan-girling over Bay!
I’m so glad I took a chance on this book and I encourage anyone reading this to do the same. I was slipping into a reading slump, and this completely pulled me out of it. Void reminded me why I love reading in the first place.
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to read Void early as an ARC reader, and thankful to the author and NetGalley for providing a free copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Rhea Gamble first caught my attention on social media, which piqued my interest in her debut novel, Void.
The main character, Rayanne, is a neurodivergent masterpiece. Her blunt personality, combined with her tendency to ask all the right questions—Why did you kidnap me? Why is everyone being so normal about this? Is this a cult? And truebond... say what?—kept me completely invested. I never knew what was going to come out of her mouth next, and honestly, I would read an entire book made up solely of her internal dialogue.
I did find the magic system a little cumbersome to understand at times, but it never impacted my overall enjoyment of the story. The sensory aspects of the magic were especially unique, highlighting many of the challenges neurodivergent individuals face while transforming those sensitivities into magical abilities and experiences.
It's not often we see a female protagonist in a fantasy setting choose herself, and it was a refreshing change. This first installment shows a lot of promise, and I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the series to see where it goes next.
The main character, Rayanne, is a neurodivergent masterpiece. Her blunt personality, combined with her tendency to ask all the right questions—Why did you kidnap me? Why is everyone being so normal about this? Is this a cult? And truebond... say what?—kept me completely invested. I never knew what was going to come out of her mouth next, and honestly, I would read an entire book made up solely of her internal dialogue.
I did find the magic system a little cumbersome to understand at times, but it never impacted my overall enjoyment of the story. The sensory aspects of the magic were especially unique, highlighting many of the challenges neurodivergent individuals face while transforming those sensitivities into magical abilities and experiences.
It's not often we see a female protagonist in a fantasy setting choose herself, and it was a refreshing change. This first installment shows a lot of promise, and I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the series to see where it goes next.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What's it about?
VOID is a quietly dark fantasy about a woman whose power overwhelms her senses — and the people who refuse to let her live unnoticed.
Tropes
💔 Unwanted Soul Bonds
👩🏫 Dark Academia
💗 Found Family
✂️ Blunt FMC
Perfect if you enjoy..
🪄 Deeply complex magic systems
🇬🇧 English country estate setting
🚫 No spice stories
🧠 Neurodivergent representation
📖 Slower paced books
My thoughts
I can't begin to describe how much I enjoyed the slower pace of this story to allow for the complexity of the many layered magic system to shine. The author writes stressful scenes extremely well with tension and anxiety building to the point where you feel it alongside the characters. I really enjoyed Rayanne as our FMC, the way she slowly built confidence and gained understanding of herself and what she wanted was brilliant. Overall, I would say VOID Bonds Of Ballendor is a great first book in a series, i'm looking forward to see how Rayannes relationships (particularly her love interests) continue to build throughout the rest of the trilogy 💙✨️
VOID is a quietly dark fantasy about a woman whose power overwhelms her senses — and the people who refuse to let her live unnoticed.
Tropes
💔 Unwanted Soul Bonds
👩🏫 Dark Academia
💗 Found Family
✂️ Blunt FMC
Perfect if you enjoy..
🪄 Deeply complex magic systems
🇬🇧 English country estate setting
🚫 No spice stories
🧠 Neurodivergent representation
📖 Slower paced books
My thoughts
I can't begin to describe how much I enjoyed the slower pace of this story to allow for the complexity of the many layered magic system to shine. The author writes stressful scenes extremely well with tension and anxiety building to the point where you feel it alongside the characters. I really enjoyed Rayanne as our FMC, the way she slowly built confidence and gained understanding of herself and what she wanted was brilliant. Overall, I would say VOID Bonds Of Ballendor is a great first book in a series, i'm looking forward to see how Rayannes relationships (particularly her love interests) continue to build throughout the rest of the trilogy 💙✨️
Review of advance copy received from Author
Received advanced reader copy in exchange for honest review.
Wow. What a book!
It took a minute to get used to the style of writing which I found quite jarring for the first chapter or two, but jarring in the best way.
Rayanne, the FMC, struggles with overstimulation, and Rhea writes it so well that you feel as though you're experiencing it with her.
She starts off as a woman barely living, just surviving each day instead, preferring structure over emotion but soon becomes something much more.
She ends up in what feels like a cult with an intricate magical systems and political overtones, having to face trials and prove her worth.
A slower paced book which allows for brilliant worldbuilding - you have time to get to know the characters and the magic system but don't be fooled - the plot still develops nicely without being constantly action packed.
I loved both MMC and felt sorry for each of them, but Baylor had a special spot in my heart.
Void was brilliantly written and I would recommend it 100%
Wow. What a book!
It took a minute to get used to the style of writing which I found quite jarring for the first chapter or two, but jarring in the best way.
Rayanne, the FMC, struggles with overstimulation, and Rhea writes it so well that you feel as though you're experiencing it with her.
She starts off as a woman barely living, just surviving each day instead, preferring structure over emotion but soon becomes something much more.
She ends up in what feels like a cult with an intricate magical systems and political overtones, having to face trials and prove her worth.
A slower paced book which allows for brilliant worldbuilding - you have time to get to know the characters and the magic system but don't be fooled - the plot still develops nicely without being constantly action packed.
I loved both MMC and felt sorry for each of them, but Baylor had a special spot in my heart.
Void was brilliantly written and I would recommend it 100%
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 stars, rounding to 5!
Thank you to the author & NetGalley for this ARC!
The author has brilliantly placed us inside the mind of the FMC, Rayanne. As someone who personally struggles with anxiety, overstimulation, and social interaction, Ray was such a relatable character. Her inner thoughts and interactions with the other characters are carefully written in (humorous) detail.
This first book is super character-focused and lays a strong foundational understanding of the world and unique magic system. I found the book to be pretty slow-paced which made it difficult for me to stay engaged at times--this is totally a ME thing though.
The writing is sharp and the story feels so fresh and unique. Although there is no spice, my heartbeat sped up anytime the dark & broody Baylor entered the scene.
Overall, I am so impressed that this is a debut novel,
and I look forward to continuing this series!
Thank you to the author & NetGalley for this ARC!
The author has brilliantly placed us inside the mind of the FMC, Rayanne. As someone who personally struggles with anxiety, overstimulation, and social interaction, Ray was such a relatable character. Her inner thoughts and interactions with the other characters are carefully written in (humorous) detail.
This first book is super character-focused and lays a strong foundational understanding of the world and unique magic system. I found the book to be pretty slow-paced which made it difficult for me to stay engaged at times--this is totally a ME thing though.
The writing is sharp and the story feels so fresh and unique. Although there is no spice, my heartbeat sped up anytime the dark & broody Baylor entered the scene.
Overall, I am so impressed that this is a debut novel,
and I look forward to continuing this series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received an ARC copy of this book!
I enjoyed the main character, I loved that she wasn’t the usual all singing all capable fmc, but rather much more relatable to myself as a nd person. The feelings of how overwhelming every day life is and then add in the stress of discovering a whole new part of yourself whilst coming to terms with that and then navigating it and learning is very close to my own life!
I loved the layers of magics and having to find her own talent, I also loved the play on words with terminology used.
For me, it was a slower paced book that I normally read, but that’s not a bad thing, it was nice to get an in depth look into her thoughts and character. I also liked that she didn’t immediately follow her “chosen” path, I’m trying not to give spoilers away!
I’m looking forwards to the next book
I enjoyed the main character, I loved that she wasn’t the usual all singing all capable fmc, but rather much more relatable to myself as a nd person. The feelings of how overwhelming every day life is and then add in the stress of discovering a whole new part of yourself whilst coming to terms with that and then navigating it and learning is very close to my own life!
I loved the layers of magics and having to find her own talent, I also loved the play on words with terminology used.
For me, it was a slower paced book that I normally read, but that’s not a bad thing, it was nice to get an in depth look into her thoughts and character. I also liked that she didn’t immediately follow her “chosen” path, I’m trying not to give spoilers away!
I’m looking forwards to the next book
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5 ⭐️
I was very lucky to have received an ARC copy of void :)
So I really enjoyed the overall storyline, its quite different to most of the tropes I've read before.
The magic system is quite intricate and took a while for me to (personally) get into it, therefore the book felt fairly slow going at the beginning. Occasionally terms were mentioned without explanation which left me a little confused and lost until they were clarified later on. Once characters and places had been introduced further into the story the book flowed better.
Rayanne is quite a character! A people person she is not 😅 which makes for an interesting take on the MFC! I actually felt quite sorry for one (or both) of the main male characters that are featured in VOID for various reasons.
I'm definitely intrigued to see where the next book will be heading, but its definitely more of a slower paced read.
I was very lucky to have received an ARC copy of void :)
So I really enjoyed the overall storyline, its quite different to most of the tropes I've read before.
The magic system is quite intricate and took a while for me to (personally) get into it, therefore the book felt fairly slow going at the beginning. Occasionally terms were mentioned without explanation which left me a little confused and lost until they were clarified later on. Once characters and places had been introduced further into the story the book flowed better.
Rayanne is quite a character! A people person she is not 😅 which makes for an interesting take on the MFC! I actually felt quite sorry for one (or both) of the main male characters that are featured in VOID for various reasons.
I'm definitely intrigued to see where the next book will be heading, but its definitely more of a slower paced read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A huge thank you to the author, Rhea Gamble, for the ability to read a free ARC in exchange for an honest review :)
My favorite part of this book is that the magic system is entirely unique - sometimes fantasy can feel overdone with the same plots, but this was different. The author did an amazing job writing what overstimulation feels like: I personally felt very seen!
I would describe this book as a fantasy with a touch of cult vibes (don't sign me up to go to Ballendor but I want to manifest LOL) and a fair amount of politics. I hope the future books explore what the Ven is doing because clearly they are trouble. I loved the bonus POV of Baylor at the end and would love more of his take on things!
I wish we could see the FMC settle into herself and gain more confidence but based on the ending, that could definitely be coming in the remaining books in the trilogy.
My favorite part of this book is that the magic system is entirely unique - sometimes fantasy can feel overdone with the same plots, but this was different. The author did an amazing job writing what overstimulation feels like: I personally felt very seen!
I would describe this book as a fantasy with a touch of cult vibes (don't sign me up to go to Ballendor but I want to manifest LOL) and a fair amount of politics. I hope the future books explore what the Ven is doing because clearly they are trouble. I loved the bonus POV of Baylor at the end and would love more of his take on things!
I wish we could see the FMC settle into herself and gain more confidence but based on the ending, that could definitely be coming in the remaining books in the trilogy.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Void, although technically fantasy, reads to me more like magical realism because of the sincerity with which the main character, Rayanne, interacts with the internal and external energies she has to navigate: her own power, others’ power over her, her vulnerabilities, and her responsibility for the vulnerabilities of others.
A light touch can devastate, but power itself threatens to destabilise. It’s familiar territory for ND and HSP readers, but what makes it unique — and what held my focus — was the main character’s constant awareness of her own interiority and that of others.
The risk, necessity, and agency of being oneself in the world is translated into a consistent magical logic that felt very real and immediate.
A very satisfying read. 4/5 stars 👌🏼
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This story follows a young woman named Rayanne who has a mysterious power that allows her to command someone’s soul through touch. She spends every day terrified of accidentally harming someone so she avoids getting close to people. Her magic also makes her sensitive to stimuli and makes it difficult for her to lead a normal life. She spends her time hiding away until one day she meets Simon and suddenly everything changes.
The first 30% of the book it felt a little redundant and Rayanne felt hard to connect with. The magic system was extensive and took some getting used to. Overall the story was unique but had slow pacing. I’m not sure that I would read the sequel.
The first 30% of the book it felt a little redundant and Rayanne felt hard to connect with. The magic system was extensive and took some getting used to. Overall the story was unique but had slow pacing. I’m not sure that I would read the sequel.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
(Thank you Netgalley for this arc in exchange for a review)
I loved this book! As an autistic individual, I have never related to a magical individual so much as I did with Rayanne.
This is a great story, filled with complicated relationships, a complex but well thought out magic system and plenty (but not too much) world building. This was the perfect read to get me out of a slump. I'm just gutted I now have to wait for the rest of the series.
I loved this book! As an autistic individual, I have never related to a magical individual so much as I did with Rayanne.
This is a great story, filled with complicated relationships, a complex but well thought out magic system and plenty (but not too much) world building. This was the perfect read to get me out of a slump. I'm just gutted I now have to wait for the rest of the series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book has a very relatable FMC. Ray hates touch (not just because of her power) and is overstimulated the majority of the time. Shes isolated and built a basic existence (not really a life) to just get by.
Enter Simon, our golden retriever puppy, who whips her off to a country manor to learn about Endys (NDs- geddit) and her powers.
This is quite a long book so it does have a slower pace - the author very much focuses on character development and relationship building over fast action. But I felt that immersed me more in her world.
My only struggle was I didn’t quite grasp the complexities of the magic system - although I readily admit that may be due to how my brain works, as I can’t visualise so struggle to process details!
I look forward to continuing the series. Thanks to the author for the ARC!
Enter Simon, our golden retriever puppy, who whips her off to a country manor to learn about Endys (NDs- geddit) and her powers.
This is quite a long book so it does have a slower pace - the author very much focuses on character development and relationship building over fast action. But I felt that immersed me more in her world.
My only struggle was I didn’t quite grasp the complexities of the magic system - although I readily admit that may be due to how my brain works, as I can’t visualise so struggle to process details!
I look forward to continuing the series. Thanks to the author for the ARC!
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