A review by bardo
Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles

4.0

How far will you go to have your talents displayed or for you to taste freedom. Kallia has a difficult choice to make, stay in the arms of safety with Jack or truely express herself and her magical talents with Demarco. Where Dreams Descend is a dark journey through the hierarchy of sexism in professional achievement and merit. Angeles uses the strong willed and talented Kallis as a vehicle to demonstrate how the talents of female magicians are overlooked and often suppressed so male counter parts can shine. Kallis is the perfect character to display natural gifts, while also combined with sharp wit and is a delight to read her snappy comebacks. It is also refreshing to have a partnership between a man and woman that is not romantic but supportive. Yet, I was disappointed that most of the plot is designated for the romance triangle between Kallis, Demarco, and Jack. For a storyline that was boasted as a Night Circus or Carnaval, this does not touch the world building in the slightest. MOre competitions to display Kallis abilities and show stopper charisma would have added depth and visual awe. It could have also played in to the village folklore to really pull the reader in to a majestic

I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.