What can I say about this book and this Duology that hasn’t been said before, Bartholomew?

It was utter perfection, the BEST duology I have ever read. A story and characters that will stay with me forever and one I will never stop recommending.

Gillig is a true artist, this story was lyrical, full of twists, deeply emotional moments, and perfectly timed comedic relief with the Bartholomewisms.

She rips your heart out, shreds it to pieces, stitches it back up, and shoves it back in your chest like some back alley surgeon and then you say thank you and beg for more. 5 stars, no notes, to read this book Bartholomew.

A perfect standalone, my only problem with it, is that I want more of Mayah and Zev and it's a standalone.

This had literary edging levels of yearning, and unlike the typical enemies-to-lovers these days is just annoyance in disguise, but this one was born of a palpable hatred from decades of war between two kingdoms.

If you want a standalone that delivers, this is absolutely one you should pick up. Mark my words this will be scooped up by trad in no time.

This was absolutely incredible, a true enemies to lovers, a world that is full of tension and despair. Characters who are so utterly human. This will be the new standard for the dystopian genre.

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