Given my record this week, I didn’t have high hopes for this one. The early 2000s YA covert art wasn’t helping either. Surprisingly this was a fun read. Anyone that’s gone through the Crowns of Nyaxia novels, you know Carissa Broadbent’s style. It’s action-oriented and easy to fall into. This was no different but you can tell it’s her early work. Some of the same phrases and tropes are present but refined in Nyaxia. It doesn’t feel tired or repetitive though. I do wish there was a little more energy, however you can tell it’s a set up for further books. Nothing earth shaking but it’s solid and well-executed. I also recommend the audiobook, if only for the “visitor”. The voice is phenomenal that they use for it! All in all, not a bad read to pull me out of my DNF streak.