This is by far my favorite read of the year so far and definitely the most highlighted book on my Kindle maybe…ever. 

This book is a work of art. It is evocative, emotional, witty, and so incredibly magical. I felt attached to the story from page one, and I fell so in love with the characters, their bonds, and this world. The magic and lore felt so unique and interesting, definitely a breath of fresh air from your average fantasy world magic. The world-building is so unreal, it has such a lush and spellbinding atmosphere and the more I read the more at home I felt while also feeling like I was on the best adventure of my life.

Emer is an amazingly relatable main character, and I truly don’t think I will ever recover from my crush on Calder. Their relationship is all the morally grey banter and tension I’ll ever need, and the development of their trust and connection feels so special and meaningful. The journey Emer goes on for her family, and the family she finds along the way, were enough to bring me to actual tears. Between the heartwrenchingly beautiful writing and the explosive devastation that was the cliffhanger ending, my heart is a puddle after this one and I will not be recovering anytime soon. Like maybe not until I get book 2.