Rating: ✭✭✩✩✩ (2.3/5)

This book was… fine. Very “oh, okay...??” energy. Not mind-blowing by any means, but it was a fun, super quick read. Unfortunately, it was also very cringey at times. Around 15–20% in, I genuinely considered DNF-ing/reading it tomorrow, but it’s short and Ali’s writing always moves fast; no deep thoughts, just words going broom broom.

That said, it’s not original at all. Magical being × hunter of magical beings? Yeah… nothing new there. Been there. Many times. I think I might’ve enjoyed it more if it were longer and significantly less cringey. I usually laugh with Ali’s books; this time I laughed at them.

I also didn’t really feel the chemistry between the main characters. It felt more like, “oh wow, I suddenly like you,” with no real buildup. Low-key feels like Ali already peaked with Bride ._. which makes me sad, because I know she can do better. I loved Bride because it made me feel like my Wattpad era had leveled up; like when I used to read Hush, Hush and watch Underworld with my dad while secretly wishing they’d expand more on the romance. That kind of vibe.

This one is… well. It exists.

Anyway, late-night, first impressions. Take them with a grain of salt. I might edit this tomorrow. Or not. Nighty night. ♡