I buddy read this book with my amazing bestie Jane (@my.bookshelf.and.i on instagram) and I really enjoyed it! The concept and the magic system were incredibly unique and really entertaining to read about—particularly the Graces of the main character and how they worked. The characters themselves I have mixed feelings about. I loved them all (but especially Bitterblue), but I also didn’t really care about them? I don’t know, I just never connected much with the main character. The romance was pretty fun, I loved the ways they interacted and flirted and sparred, though kinda oddly paced at times. The plot managed to keep me on the edge of my seat, with new and exciting problems thrown at the characters in every chapter, and I loved the ending. Definitely looking forward to reading the rest of the series.