content warnings: 

major character death(s), loss of loved ones, grief & guilt, war, blood, non-graphic violence, mind manipulation

rep: 

Indian mythology & worldbuilding; WLW MCs [Sybilla & Radha], F/F main romance, blind secondary character [Elvar], physical disability [Esmae, Rickard & others]; diverse minor & secondary characters

 

I received an advance review copy from Sky Pony (Skyhorse Publishing) through Netgalley; all opinions are my own and honest.

[review]

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CONVERSION: 12.67 / 15 = 4.5 stars

Prose: 5 / 10
Characters & Relationships: 9 / 10
Emotional Impact: 9 / 10
Development / Flow: 8 / 10
Setting: 9 / 10

Diversity & Social Themes: 5 / 5
Intellectual Engagement: 4 / 5
Originality / Trope Execution: 5 / 5