I am just in awe with this book! For a debut novel, I don't usually have high hopes when I read one but I have to start changing my perspective I suppose. Not only did the author manage to exceed my expectations, she also made me love fantasy even more- didn't think that would ever happen since I am already obsessed with this genre.

I like how poignant and straightforward the characterizations and the plot is. No fussies. And yet, the descriptives managed to transport me to this magical setting.

Sometimes, for fantasy enthused with romance, there were slips of cringe-y lines; however, the romance aspect didn't feel or looked forced at all. It just eased naturally.

It's a plot-centric book so the mix and match of tropes in between just meshed beautifully