I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and honestly review an advanced reader’s copy of this book.

This is a debut? I am shocked with how much I loved this book. I requested the ARC on a whim, my backlist was low and I wanted to read some true fantasy. I didn’t really have an expectations for it.
But this was stunning.

I’m floored by the world building; I’m getting used to fantasy novels feeding us every scrap of info, over explaining their world and magic systems. And this never does that. I’ve finished the book and I still have so many unanswered questions, in a way that has me very excited for the sequel.

The glass dome enclosed magical city is a great setting. I felt worried about the many, many characters but it really enriched the story; especially because they all have conflicting motivations and allegiances. I am very fond of this whole cast.

I honestly can’t believe this is a debut novel. This is already a fantasy classic. I will wait impatiently for the sequel, and highly recommend this to any fantasy lover.