Challenge Corner discussion

Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.

Nirrim keeps her head down and a dangerous secret close to her chest.

But then she encounters Sid, a rakish traveler from far away who whispers rumors that the High Caste possesses magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself. But to do that, Nirrim must surrender her old life. She must place her trust in this sly stranger who asks, above all, not to be trusted.

Set in the world of the New York Times–bestselling Winner’s Trilogy, beloved author Marie Rutkoski returns with an epic LGBTQ romantic fantasy about learning to free ourselves from the lies others tell us—and the lies we tell ourselves.

Finally picking this up :)

Chapter 19 - (view spoiler)[ So far I'm liking it even though it doesn't really stand out from your typical YA fantasy book. I don't understand what separates High Kith from the main character. I think I need some more world-building.

Also, I didn't read the synopsis in a long time and I forgot that Sid was the love interest and until the main character figured out she was a girl, I was like "well he's nice and all but when are we going to meet HER ?" lol (hide spoiler)]

Ah I'm behind but I have off tomorrow so I will definitely try to pick this up! I just need to finish making the June challenge first :)

Alaina wrote: "Ah I'm behind but I have off tomorrow so I will definitely try to pick this up! I just need to finish making the June challenge first :)"

No worries :) I'm probably going to finish tomorrow.

Totally didn’t get it today. I am hoping I can this weekend now

Chapter 31 - (view spoiler)[It's interesting but I have so many questions. I'm loving the romance and I really want to see how it's going to develop. I'm glad she agreed to leave with her.

As for Raven and the guy she slept with (sorry, I listen to the audiobook and I don't know how to spell his name), I really don't like them. They're using her and I hate it. I hope she'll stop allowing them soon.

Also, she has magic and there's something about her blood but I don't know what? (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 33 - (view spoiler)[Omg she did not just accept to marry him! what the hell. I don't understand how they're manipulating her. Is it magic or something? (hide spoiler)]

Just need to finish the ARC I started yesterday and then I will dive into this! I'm so excited for it - how are you liking it so far?

I just finished it and overall I really liked it. It's a 4 stars but I kind of want to be kind and give it 5 just because it's F/F and we need more of that in Fantasy :)

(view spoiler)[ Ok so the last sentence was so cheeeeesy! lol I'm interested to read the next book for sure.I'm not sure what to think of it all just yet. I don't know where this is going to go. I'm guessing she'll end up getting back her heart somehow? I'm glad she told the guy she didn't want to marry him. I was a little disappointed that she didn't go with Sid. Sid being a Princess was obvious and it's kind of overdone as a plot point in YA but I didn't mind the cliché. I hope we'll get to see her in her country... maybe? (hide spoiler)]

Lol yay I can't wait! I'm at like 90% of my ARC and then I'm diving into this one!

I’m either in ch 6 or 7 right now, can’t remember, but I’m really liking it so far. Hoping to finish this by tomorrow

Ch 15: (view spoiler)[why does she get sleepy after a vial of blood? How big is the vial? Is she low on iron? Potassium? Something else? (hide spoiler)]

Ch 30: (view spoiler)[ever since they met I’ve loved her and Sid together. I’m hoping she’s helping her see the world differently. Especially her own. I feel like I have so many questions about everything so far and I’m wondering if she’s a child of a god? Maybe? Or half god? No idea. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 45: (view spoiler)[WOW Aden was a bit rude but now I’m wondering what the hell Raven is doing. If she really is scamming people then I have no idea what the heck Nirrim is going to do (hide spoiler)]
Finished: (view spoiler)[omg that ending 😱😱 she’s a god and kind of seems like a robot now? No feeling or emotion anymore which kind of makes me sad for her. I’m pretty excited for the next book now (hide spoiler)]

I'm glad you liked it :) I'm excited for the next book too!