I got this book for review from the publisher for my honest thoughts*

This book hands down has such strong world building that captured me from page 1. I thought the world so compelling and as theater major and lovers of musicals this world screamed Moulin Rouge and Phantom of the Opera. I loved the setting of this book and also the focused on a magic competition. I also liked the various POV that this book was broken down into and how these POV were so different but def. helped expand that world in various ways. I really loved the magic system and world building was the stand out. I think the pacing of this book could have been a bit tighter at points and I felt like the ending was rushed and the middle was not as tight. But I have become super invested in the characters and the world and am so excited for book 2!. If you like books like the night circus or Evermore.. This book might be right up your alley!