The plot and storyline was good and believable. I had a good time reading it. The mix of drama, comedy, and romance is definitely up my alley and I knew I was in for a feel-good read when I got a few chapters in. That being said, there are some real tough and traumatic issues that were discussed very delicately and appropriately. I enjoyed this book, but there were a few things that just weren’t for me that lowered my rating (for example the age gap…just not my cup of tea) and just overall keeping my interest.

This has had everything I could have asked of it. Isla and Grim….yes. Oro…also yes. I’m still conflicted, and have no idea what I want the end goal to be…but I just know that I need it immediately. I was expecting a lot more drama at the end, but was left in such a cliffhanger and don’t know what to do. I’m just left wanting more, and more.

This book took my heart, cradled it between its pages, nurtured it…and then chewed it up and spit it out. Alex Aster…why have you done this to me? It started off as I imagined, Isla being scared of her powers and then begrudgingly deciding that she needs to get used to her new way of life. She gets on track to be an amazing and fair ruler, starts to build bonds that bring her happiness and purpose, yet she is still haunted by her past that she can’t quite seem to put together. The romance, the action, the fantasy, it is all there and exceeded my expectations. How Isla made the decisions she made, I will never know. The ones she will make next? I’m immediately picking up the next book to find out. Good luck, yall