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May 11, 2026
I ended up enjoying this book quite a bit. The atmosphere was probably my favorite part the eerie lake town, the damaged magic, and the emotional tension around Aella’s past all created a really immersive vibe. The story has that quiet supernatural mystery feeling that slowly pulls you in instead of forcing action every chapter, which I appreciated.
Aella also felt believable to me. Her reluctance to reconnect with magic and the emotional weight she carries made her more human than a lot of fantasy protagonists I’ve read lately.
The reason I’m giving this 4 stars instead of 5 honestly has more to do with the presentation than the writing itself. After finishing the book, I don’t think the current cover fully reflects the depth, mood, or emotional pull of the story inside. The book has a darker, richer magical atmosphere than the cover communicates, and I almost passed on it because I assumed it was a lighter fantasy read.
That would’ve been a mistake because there’s actually a strong paranormal mystery and emotional core here. I genuinely think a cover that better matches the tone could attract a much wider audience for this series.
Still very interested in continuing with the Four Corners books.
Aella also felt believable to me. Her reluctance to reconnect with magic and the emotional weight she carries made her more human than a lot of fantasy protagonists I’ve read lately.
The reason I’m giving this 4 stars instead of 5 honestly has more to do with the presentation than the writing itself. After finishing the book, I don’t think the current cover fully reflects the depth, mood, or emotional pull of the story inside. The book has a darker, richer magical atmosphere than the cover communicates, and I almost passed on it because I assumed it was a lighter fantasy read.
That would’ve been a mistake because there’s actually a strong paranormal mystery and emotional core here. I genuinely think a cover that better matches the tone could attract a much wider audience for this series.
Still very interested in continuing with the Four Corners books.
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