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Astrid Appels
is on page 220 of 754
Hmmm, was expecting this to be a 5 ⭐️ read but so far enjoying it, not loving it. I dont feel the physical attraction to Xul and maybe the graphics in the book meddle with my mental visualisation . The first trial is too much Hunger Games with a magical twist…
— May 13, 2026 04:48PM
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Astrid Appels
is on page 492 of 754
Things are literally and figuratively heating up during and after the third trial..
— May 15, 2026 03:14PM
Astrid Appels
is on page 376 of 754
The plot is finally thickening and becoming more intriguing. i was underwhelmed by the second trial that drew heavily on Harry Pitter’s Goblet of Fire. Maybe my brain js tainted by all i read before but i often feel annoyed if I see inspiration drawn on other books. Still cant wait to read the rest
— May 14, 2026 04:24PM
Astrid Appels
is on page 94 of 754
When this chunker of a book landed in my mailbox i understood why it was so expensive to buy (50 euro hardcover). After Riftborn and Duskbound, i have to read this one. Loved the start ln the seaside town, then it felt very Hunger Games x Blood of Hercules. Let’s see where this goes…
— May 12, 2026 04:33PM