As a huge lover of Powerless, I was so excited for this novella on Adena which is why I gave it 4.5 stars. This book was amazing and I learnt so much about Adena through her own eyes after we learnt about her through Paedyn's eyes. Mak and Adena were adorable together, and I am heartbroken that Adena died in the final trial as she and Mak would have been an amazing couple. This novella has made me soo excited for Reckless, and I need to know rn what will happen in that book (dear publisher, please can I have an arc of Reckless? thanks!). I own 2 copies of this book, my amazon copy to read and my copy from 'the works' that has stencilled edges to have as a display copy.

Quotes:
- "Just count the stars, Dena...Just count the stars."
- "This is not a goodbye...only a good way to say bye until I see you next."
- "He is my fantasy. This is my reality. With that realization, all hesitation vanishes. And I kiss him."
- "Because caring for Hera was the only weakness I allowed, and this girl is dangerously even more so."

Tropes:
- Strangers to Lovers
- Grumpy x Sunshine