In A Garden Burning Gold is an intricate story involving siblings, unforgiving magic, and political power plays. I was absolutely spellbound and often thinking of it when I wasn’t reading it. Rhea and Lexos have bowed to their powerful father’s whims as long as they can remember. He has gifted them the ability to help control the tides, the stars, the seasons, and more. Yet their father is growing older and with it grows his paranoia and inexplicable anger. As tensions rise with other countries, the twins must decide how far they will go for family, power, and magic. 

This book took any expectations that I had and abruptly turned them on its head. I loved the magic system, reminiscent of Greek mythology. It was truly imaginative and unique. In a Garden Burning Gold is filled with beautiful scenic descriptions, high-stakes political scenes, and delightfully dark secrets. I’m excited to see the sibling relationships explored in greater detail. All of the siblings are fascinating, with their own special powers and conflicting motivations. I would recommend this for readers who enjoyed The City of Dusk and The Gilded Wolves. I can’t wait for the sequel! In A Garden Burning Gold is available now. Thank you to Rory Power, Del Rey, Random House Ballantine, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.