This was such a fun read! I have enjoyed Zuzana’s character since I was introduced to her in Daughter of Smoke & Bone - she’s feisty, delightfully weird, and absolutely her own vibrant character. I’m so glad I finally got to see more of her personality in this novella. Zuzana aside, I should mention how absolutely beautiful this novella is to read. It is a phenomenal mixture of text and illustrations, and I wish all books were written this way. From the illustrations scattered throughout the story itself to the cover design, there was a lot of attention to detail.

Zuzana and Mik’s love story is enchanting to read, even more so because the love between Laini and Jim is evident on every page. After the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy, this novella is surprisingly warm and fuzzy, but I’m not complaining. This book left me feeling good - it’s a short but adorable love story where two people finally get the courage to approach each other and go on a fantastic first date, but with twists and turns that neither really expects.