“You aren't made for sweeping floors, little beastie," he said quietly. "Don't you know that?” 



This is the kind of book that everyone's talking about, you read it, and then nobody talks about it anymore! Seriously it was difficult to find #bookstagram posts about it. A couple years ago this book was a big deal in the ya community so I finally read it. AND I LOVED IT. It's perfect for fans of [b:The Golden Compass|119322|The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1)|Philip Pullman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1505766203l/119322._SX50_.jpg|1536771], [b:The Cruel Prince|26032825|The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1)|Holly Black|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1574535986l/26032825._SY75_.jpg|45959123] and the [b:A Court of Thorns and Roses|16096824|A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)|Sarah J. Maas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1546406962l/16096824._SY75_.jpg|21905102] series. It's honestly a combination of all those wonderful stories! This book has something for everyone: high-speed chases, magic spells, awesome friendships, some romance and memorable characters.



I can't wait to read the second book in this duology. Anouk is such a lovely heroine; I relate to her so much! She's shy and quiet but she's also smart and loyal to her family. Plus her badass jacket! She's quirky and kinda reminds me of Blue in the [b:The Raven Boys|17675462|The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1)|Maggie Stiefvater|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1573508485l/17675462._SY75_.jpg|18970934] series. Her character goes through such AMAZING DEVELOPMENT in a short time! Even though her development happens quickly, the book doesn't feel rushed. Somehow [a:Megan Shepherd|5108399|Megan Shepherd|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1329343208p2/5108399.jpg] creates a fantastic fast-paced story that allows time for character growth and friendships to form.




Some final thoughts:

- Beau is too cute! I love how he learns to back off and let Anouk be her own person. His animal form is so perfect.
- Anyone else think there was insane chemistry between Anouk and every other character? I could ship her with Cricket, Beau, Viggo and Rennar! I guess she's just so lovable.
- I felt like Rennar was introduced and made to be so important, but the reader had no time with him! His role at the end was very small. I'm really hoping we get more of him in the next book or else what's even the point?
- Madam Zola you did me wrong! I was loving your lavender house of dreams and you just went and ruined it!