Katie

This cozy fantasy queer romance was a delight!

(I received a digital advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review)

Great cast of characters, great friendships. The plot is low stakes, but still eventful and exciting. The main characters are just lovely, and I really appreciated the dual POV.

I'm not much of a romance reader, so I don't know all the tropes, but I felt like this enemies-to-lovers relationship felt natural and sweet. It isn't a spicy book by any means. It feels like we're given just enough to feel the passion and heat, while still respecting their privacy.

All my cozy fantasy needs were met. There's tea, there's cookies, there's reading and book shopping, all in a magical world with adventurers, wands, potions, and dragons. I grew to really love this city carved into a chasm, and I want to know more. Very excited for the rest of the series!

This book was beautiful and heartbreaking and life-affirming, while also being interesting and informative. I found myself contemplating becoming a funeral director, and wondering if I've always been a little goth at heart. Looking forward to reading more from Campbell in the future!

This was a fun volume! I liked meeting Anya's classmates and watching the family dynamic evolve.

Low on plot, high on vibes. The vibe is eerie, mysterious, and unsettling from the get-go, and it just keeps getting weirder. At the same time, there are themes of isolation, loneliness, and lots of grief.
I don't know if I got all the metaphors, but I'm excited to look for more on re-reading.

So dark, so sexy, so unhinged