This book was a great read! It's fast-paced and adventurous which makes it a real page-turner. It also has a fantastic world-building and magic system, and readers will definitely immerse in it! (I mean, y'all it has a glossary!).

It features a strong main character determined to make a name for herself and be something more than an orphan. However, the characterization and character development lacked for me. She was so focused on her best friend Saengo (which just led me to think there should have been something romantic between them), and although she had a new (and interesting) power, she didn't even use it much throughout the whole book. That said, it's just the first book. The journey will definitely continue on and I would love to see Sirscha's character develop more.

There were several twists and turns as well and those were exciting because I didn't see some of them coming. Plus some of the plot twists make the world-building and the history richer and more mysterious, I can't wait to know more about it!

Overall, this is a pretty solid book and I'm excited for the sequel!

Thank you Page Street Publishing for sending me a finished copy!

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