Ten years on from the Dark Ones defeat, we follow the chosen ones as they come to terms with their fame, PTSD, and new lives. Then, when everyone thought they were finally safe, the chosen ones are whisked away to a parallel dimension to help another world.

Ever since I learnt that Veronica Roth was releasing her first adult novel, I was so excited. And let me tell you... this did not disappoint. From the very get go I was curious about the obvious attempt to put a new spin on the 'chosen one' trope, and I really enjoyed what Roth did with it. It was unique, plausible, and also what I think a lot of readers called for... The what happens next to our beloved heroes?! Each chosen one was dealing with their lives in their own unique and realistic way, which really made them feel like the everyday person thrown into a battle they never asked for. The enemies to lovers trope does peek its head, and it was a bit predictable, but honestly I was hoping it would happen so I'm not mad.

Everything about this novel lived up to my hopes. The world building was vibrant, the pace was gripping, and the writing style even better than Roth's infamous Divergent series. Be aware of the triggers (mentioned below) as this is definitely an adult novel.

triggers: drug misuse, PTSD, depression, suicide, mass death

Thank you to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Veronica Roth providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are not biased in any way :)