I had high hopes for this one—the concept sounded amazing, but unfortunately, the execution left me disappointed. 😕  

📖 The Good: The idea of magical maps and a city steeped in mystery had so much potential. The premise was intriguing and unique.  

💭 The Not-So-Good:
- The writing didn’t draw me in, and I found myself getting bored.  
- The magic system felt underwhelming and lacked depth. 🪄  
- The description was misleading—she doesn’t team up with an “enemy,” just a boy she barely knows. 🤷‍♀️  
- I couldn’t connect with the characters, and many relationships felt underdeveloped. For example, why mention siblings if they don’t play a role? And Siya’s thoughts on magic seemed inconsistent at times.  

👧 Siya as a Protagonist: I struggled to pin down her age—working as a clerk made me think she’d be older, but her behavior felt childish and quite naive. It lacked the complexity I’d expect from a YA protagonist.  

⚖️ Overall, this felt like a book aimed at a younger audience, even compared to other YA novels. Maybe I’m just getting too old for this type of fantasy? 🤔  

The narrator also didn't do such a good job with the "bad guys"