The world building in this book was absolutely magical. I appreciated how Tooley combined Sofi's journey with us learning more about the world, also giving us flashbacks that slowly reveal what was actually going on. The overall pacing and the way the characters interacted with the world just worked really well. I was entranced by Sofi from the beginning, and thoroughly enjoyed the way that her relationship with Lara transformed thorughout the novel.

Really, the main reason this isn't getting a full 5 stars is because the twist was obvious to me from the beginning. Well, not 100% of the details, but there suggestions there right from the first time that Sofi plays her instrument. However, this didn't take away that much enjoyment from me, and I always love to find standalone fantasy so I don't have to wait for the next book.

If you're looking for a new, queer fantasy to try this summer, this will definitely be your jam!