https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmwfjnXMjQQ

Thank you so much to the author and publisher for the ARC. I'm so excited to watch Roshani visit the TBR and Beyond Facebook group but that in no way influenced my review.

HOLY HELL THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING! As I guessed I would, I freaking loved the writing of this book! It's not the same romantic fairytale feel that The Star-touched Queen gave me but still very Chokshi's writing. Chokshi has this insane ability to write such such flow and beauty that it gives me chills.

The characters, world and plot were so freaking interesting and drew me in immediately! Its not overly detailed but I got enough of the world to understand this book and I want more! More of the science-magic inventions, more of the mixture of cultures-religions-histories from all over the world, more of the background of all the Houses. JUST MORE!

The character relationships and tensions were so FREAKING well done! I honestly can't chose a single favourite character because they are all so distinct and play such good roles and have some pretty awesome dialogue. Hypnos and Enrique seriously remind me of Magnus and Alec from Mortal Instruments and I AM TRASH FOR THEM!

The heist was really cool as it kept delving into more mystery and conspiracy of the world rather than being the big build up event.

So excited for January 15th and I will absolutely be picking up a finished copy.