*3.5


I think I would have enjoyed this story more if I would have read it physically instead of listening to it. I still didn’t fully understand the magic system by the end of the story, which I think was more my fault for consuming this book in audio format over Leigh Bardugo’s fault. But besides that, I really enjoyed what I did understand of this story.


I really liked the flashback chapters honestly more so than the present winter chapters. Darlingtons POV was so fun, and he was such a good character to follow. I also loved his and Alex’s dynamic, and I hated how they didn’t have that in the present whatsoever. It really held the story together for me, and was probably my main enjoyment point. The chemistry between these two was also off the charts, and I desperately hope they have some romance in the next book, because I loved them so much in here!!


I actually think this book will have a lot of rereadability for me, so I hope I rate it higher next time around lol. Anyways, I’m really excited to read Hell Bent honestly, and I’m glad I waited so long to read this book. Waiting three years for the sequel would have been awful.