This is my first book by the author and I was NOT expecting it to be so unputdownable. If I can use that type of word here. I thought this was the perfect little introduction into the world she’s creating for this new series. And keeping that in mind, there’s a lot of “info dump” here and it’s to be expected as it’s the first in the series.

So I could be picky and say the pacing is a tad laggy BUT I think meeting the main characters, Evelyn and Bowen, make it worth it. This fantasy also doesn’t just introduce us to gorgeous pirate vibes that you’d assume from the cover but WITCHES AND VAMPIRES TOO. It’s slow burn yet insta love while they figure out just exactly what they’re meant to be doing here. Plus the banter was gold.

Thank you to the author and Berkley for my free gifted copy!