Review: I was really excited to get to this book because it kept reappearing on my instagram feed! The book also advertises itself towards those who like the acotar series by Sarah J. Maas, so i thought i would give it a read! 

Despite this novel’s extremely slow start, I enjoyed it. The most intriguing part of the novel was the complexity of the world. There were many different parts to it: the natural world, Midscape, the veil, the beyond, and the fade. In addition, there were many species occupying the world developed by Kova, ranging from humans to vampires. i hope we get to explore more of this world in book 2! 

What could have made this book stronger for me would have been to write it in the third person and include alternating perspectives. I grew tired of Luella’s character, as she felt very childish and her thoughts were very repetitive (my town payed for my schooling, I need to stop the cycle, etc.). I would have also liked to have seen things from Eldas’ perspective because I found him to be a strong character.

I also wished there was more romance. The slow burn was a little too slow for me and i wished Kova had included more of those cottage scenes. There was little chemistry and I expected more from a work advertising itself to an acotar audience. 

All in all, I’m glad I got around to reading this book! It is very reminiscent of the myth of Hades and Persephone.