*4.5/4.75 stars

i have no clue how to understand this book, but i'm not at all surprised that i loved this book after the mess her other book, [b:The Wicker King|33158541|The Wicker King|K. Ancrum|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1499702888s/33158541.jpg|53851691], made me. k. ancrum is an autobuy author, that's for sure.

if you like space, found families, pretty good enemies-to-friends-to-lovers romance, and the last chapter that ripped my heart out and fixed it after it broke in the previous chapters, then you'll love this book. i promise.

edit: also!! i completely forgot about the cameo of her other characters from the wicker king in this book, i shed a good couple of tears. she knows how to string stories together and make me understand concept i thought i'd never be interested in.