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Getting better, but I still feel like I’m missing something from the main character and the world Robinson built.

It is getting much better as we get deeper into the world building. I especially like the coven dynamic she has introduced and how much care is taken in handlung and describing Vaasa’s growth in controlling her magic. The anxiety and frustration of our main character feels palpable. But hoping that she opens up more as the book goes on.

Eh. Just okay. Feels a bit lacking of explaining the world and the main POVs thoughts and feelings. Vaasa feels very detached from me as the reader. Unsure if this is intentional but will see! Reid also feels like an oddly modern era name and it just brings me out of the story a bit as well

I love Ava Reid’s writing. She effortlessly creates a rich atmosphere in few words with a perfect clarity. All of her characters are equally dynamic, layered, and relatable. Easily one of my favorite authors.

The premise is very unique but some of the writing is stiff especially between the Prince and Zilan. The banter between Silan and her cousins is great. So far the twists that seem like they should be impactful have fallen flat for me, maybe because the dialogue just isn’t hitting me where it needs to.