This book? Unhinged. Hilarious. Absolute chaos in the BEST way. Dungeon Crawler Carl had me laughing, gasping, and wondering what fever dream I had fallen into. Especially when the System AI started talking about FEET. I was not okay. Princess Donut is my spirit animal. Carl is just trying his best. And honestly? I loved every second of it. 11/10 recommend if you love: • LitRPG madness • Satirical gladiator games • Unfiltered commentary • A cat with main character energy

The Haven, the Hallow & the Highborn is exactly the kind of story I find myself constantly searching for. It’s filled with the elements I love most: magic that comes at a cost, a slow burning rivals to lovers romance, forbidden desire, and a kingdom teetering on the edge of change. From the very first page, I was completely drawn in. Eedy Blackthorn and Prince Caelum are brought together under impossible circumstances, and while their mission is urgent and heavy with consequence, it’s their emotional journey that completely stole my heart. Their dynamic crackled with tension in every scene, and the slow burn between them had me aching. There were times when Eedy absolutely infuriated me. She’s stubborn, guarded, and so determined to handle things alone. But that’s also why I loved her. Her need to be understood, her quiet grief, and the way she overthinks everything made her feel real. I saw so much of myself in her, and that connection made every decision she made hit harder. The ending wrecked me in the best way. I genuinely wished the book was longer because I wanted to stay in their world and get even more time with these characters, but I’m also so thankful for the glimpse I got. It left me satisfied and aching for more at the same time. This book is a hidden gem, and I cannot wait to read more from the Roots of Magic world. If you love lush magic systems, tension filled romance, and characters who feel raw and real, this novella is for you. ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.