My oh my... M.L. Wang has my heart with this book. I will definitely read anything she writes without hesitation. This book gave me everything I was looking for and exceeded my expectations. The emotions this book brought out of me are insane - it's a heartbreaking tale that keeps you invested in the story and its unfolding.

Every chapter revealed a mind-blowing secret that left me shattered but also kept me wanting more. Although this was a fantasy, it gave me a wider perspective on life, including the dangers of blind faith, the importance of breaking generational trauma, setting priorities and boundaries straight, and the importance of peace in general. I also loved the extremely strong female main character and the exceptional child as a male lead character (from my point of view).

There's not a thing I would change about this book - every bit of it is engraved on my heart. This is definitely a 6-star read for me.

FYI: If you loved Avatar: The Last Airbender or are just a huge fan of anime, this will definitely appeal to you. If you love those old Japanese/samurai movies, pick this up. Or if you're just looking for a story that will shatter your soul... add this to your TBR now!