The first interlude and first few chapters were enough to hook me into the world of vampires, war, and Hunger Games-esque plot. Oraya’s character development through the novel is incredible! From the naïve young adult to a straight up badass who is strong AF and is able to use her “weaknesses” to her advantage, her ability to ensnare the reader into her storyline is incredible.

Then there’s Raihn, as a reader who likes a bad boy MMC with a shady/traumatic past, Broadbent crafted his character in such an eloquent way that keeps you interested in learning more and more of his story.

The climax to the end of the book had me wide eyed and shook with the two major plot twists on top of the million questions I now have about Oraya.

The 2nd book has been added to my TBR.