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So I saw this book on a TikTok video from the author and knew I had to read it! I was hoping for an audio version but she told me via the comments that it wouldn’t be out for a few more months (hopefully). I knew I couldn’t wait that long to read it so I got a paper copy and started reading it the day I got it in the mail. I devoured it in only a few days, it was hard to put down.

My favorite part of the book was probably the world building. I love the urban fantasy/dystopia/romance. It was really cool and I only wish we had been able to see more of the world before our girls left for the wasteland.

I think perhaps my least favorite part was that the plot moved really slowly. When I was on page 250ish I think only three days had past? Them escaping the city was the first night, then the night at the inn - and I can’t remember if it’s the third or fourth day at this point when she is staying at Maddocks house. Either ways it’s a lot of pages for not a lot of days.

Kera is adorbs. I love her energy. I think the author perfectly captured the youthful, bright eyed, attitude of a werewolf teenager who finally has a friend. She accepted the girls immediately, with open arms and a loving heart which I found so wholesome.

The MC is a little slow on the uptake IMO. It was hard to maintain my suspension of disbelief when the main character herself seems to be in disbelief of everything that is going on. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that she thought it was a toxic radiation filled wasteland when they first left the city, however, if MC truly in her heart of hearts thought there was only a wasteland with nothing but radiation and death out there she wouldn’t have brought her sister who she is extremely over protective of there to begin with. So that tells me she at least thought it was possible that it was safe out there and that there might be people there; so why then is she doubting everyone and everything at every turn. It was starting to get tedious after a while.

Also, I don’t understand why Coral thought it was a good idea/necessary to keep MC in the dark about her fated mate. Like why was it her decision at all? Like yeah, MC would have taken a second or two to get used to the idea but after a few days it would have sunk in and I think it would have helped her understand her new life a lot faster and more easily.

Page 318: Yessss queen! No miscommunication trope for me please. I love Sage’s meta comment about not liking the trope. Hahaha perfection.

I really enjoyed the small moments where Sage was able to ask for help. For example when she was freaking out about what to wear on her first date with Maddock and she started to panic, then she called the girls to help her and trusted them completely. It was a really cute moment.

I’m glad that Kera killed Apollo. It would have felt like such a huge cop out to have some magic happily ever after in which everyone got to live. Plus after what he did to the girls there was no way Maddock was gonna let him live.

Sage didn’t really grow out of her over protectiveness. I was hoping for maybe a bit more characters growth but when the whole book took place over about the course of a week it makes sense that the characters kinda stay the same.

I am curious what the “green” stuff coming from Apollos mouth (I think) was. Obviously some type of magic but I wasn’t sure exactly what it was supposed to be implying. I might have missed it though.

I know that Heather Carson acknowledged this is the authors note but come on with that cliff hanger. Ma’am; that was very rude xD

Over all I enjoyed the read and would recommend it to other readers especially if you like a more low intensity fantasy with a focus on characters.

cvmay's review

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adventurous medium-paced

3.75

zaylandream's review

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4.0

I stayed up until 2am to finish this book!

I was so frustrated with Sage most of the book but I understood her reserve.

Maddox omg his wolf and him had me rolling in laughter.

My favorite character is Kera though. I just want to hold her and hug her so no harm ever threatens her.

I know Coral has a lot with her situation to figure out now but I feel like there is something more with Kera and Coral then just good friends. Or maybe it's wishful thinking

maddy_elizabeth11919's review

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5.0

I don’t even like slow burns but I freaking loved this! Sage is going to be such a great mom. She is so kind and loving and fierce and I just loved her so much. And don’t even get me started on Maddox. I mean,damn… that man was head over heels for her the moment they met. I love how protecting and brave he is. I love how I know he’s going to be such a great dad. I love his wolf. I just love him. They make such a great couple!

I can’t wait for Keras and Corals stories. I love them too!

katielundberg's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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