I have been so excited to read this book since I heard about it. And I absolutely blew through it once I started. The world is fascinating, there are obviously a lot of mysteries to be solved, and I am fully invested in the characters and their journeys. It may not be the best writing, but it is still well written, with clear and evocative language. The FMC’s mental/magical issues are both fascinating and, I feel, very similar to the way some people’s brains work (helloooo, ADD?), and I love that it is a source of strength for her, even when others may not see that. I am devastated by the cliffhanger, though. It did feel like I ended just the first part of a larger book, which I find frustrating, but I’m very happy to be able to get directly into the second one. Overall, I love the setting, am intrigued by the characters, and desperate to know more about this world. 
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