*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

What a gem!

I'm not a particularly die-hard fantasy reader, but this book was so hard not to love. There's romance, there's suspense, there's shadows, there's spicy scenes, there's LGBTQ representation... there's literally so much. The main character, Meren, is a twin forced to live her life in the shadows. A secret stand in for her twin sister, the crown princess, she has literally lived her life waiting to die in her place. When she was kidnapped by the mysterious (and very complex character), Reven, she finds her world widened to beyond her own country's borders.

Perfect for fans of the famed ACOTAR, the sequel can't come soon enough!