Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s ability to jump from genre to genre, write completely different stories, but still have the same touch, astounds me.

This has the echos of the likes of Cassandra Clare’s The Infernal Devices and The Last Hours but make it a little more magical realism than fantasy. I would have wanted more magic and nuance that explores the socialite society but this was the historical romance I needed before reading Jade Legacy and I thank it for it's service.

the first 70% of this book is 4 stars for the yearning and pining *chef's kiss* I was so SOLD... but the ending got a lil bit too cringey and dragging. I still loved it for the most part though.

[ Full review to come !! ]

— 3.25 —
⇢ content warnings// Betrayal, Bullying, Classism, Emotional Manipulation, Misogyny, Suicidal ideation, Gun violence

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this cover is really serving isn't it

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the part that got me to add this was when someone mentioned the theme "about choosing a relationship"