This is a nice book about magic and growth for a middle grade audience. In a world where boys are tested for sorcerous powers and girls are left by the wayside, we find ourselves at Dragomir Academy. This definitely serves dark academia vibes paired with a finishing school. There were just some elements that couldn't be delved into because of the audience, and that made the twists less effective. However it does seem to have a theme of self-confidence and feminism which I can stand behind. I hope that there are more books in this universe because it just makes sense! But maybe aging it up as time goes by would be awesome.

*Thank you to HarperCollins Children's for the gifted copy*