This was an absolute MASTERPIECE.

If you are on the fence about this book, NO YOU ARE NOT. Bump it up your TBR to #1. Better yet, stop what you're doing and go buy this. Go to the library. Go to libby. Go wherever this is available and inhale the magic that is this book.

It is phenomenal from start to finish. The writing is immaculate and scenic. Dark and spooky and poetic; you will be engulfed in Ms. Gillig's storytelling. The dialogue is witty and sharp and every word is chosen with intent.

The magic system and lore are unique and mysterious. It is plot heavy, but the characters did not suffer because of it. The MCs as well as the side characters only enhanced the story. The side characters that did not get a lot of "page time" were impactful in their brisk appearance and sets up a lot that could happen in the second book. I think the chemistry between the FMC and MMC is sweet and authentic that you want to root for them as a couple but also individually. There is very mild spice (mentioned briefly on page, fade to black) but the slow burnis where it's at!!!

There are a lot of OMG and LOL moments as well as fight scenes (that got a little intense tbh) that had me turning the pages so fast. I feel like there was never a dull moment.

I devoured this fully and wholeheartedly and already knew as I was reading it that I was going to reread this over and over again. I am dying for the sequel.

READ IF YOU LIKE
- family bonds
- kingdoms
- plays for power / scheming
- monsters
- unique magic systems
- generations old curse / old magic / dark magic

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Masters of Death by Olivie Blake

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I just wish there was more Viola in it. The story is most predominantly about or involving Fox

The Honeymoon Crashers by Christina Lauren

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funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

it was a great novella but the insta lust/love always gets me and i hate it. this is basically a meet cute and a bridge to what i’m hoping is a more in depth book between amelia and brody. the full cast was great.

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

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dark informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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