Samia
What a brilliant and heart wrenching book that sucks you in until you suddenly realize you're on the last page and you wish you hadn't read it before the second one comes out. My heart literally feels like its been torn from my chest and I am so in love with Maris and Luca and so devastated at what fate has brought them.
This story begins in almost the middle of the end and we find ourselves traveling back and forth form the past to the present as Maris and Luca recount the story of who they were and who they became now and a love that surpassed all expectations that neither of them expected in their life. While at the center of it this is a tragic love story that we may not know the end to, it is more so a fantastic fantasy novel set in the vibes of ancient Rome, where the Gods are revered but also not trusted by many. We haven't met any of these Gods and the story of how some people of Isara got their magic is a dark one. But there is a lot more at play than just the Gods, there is war and a fight between the upper and lower class, along with this intertwining tragedy of love from the two people who seem to be fated to be on opposite sides forever.
I literally could not put this down and became so enthralled by the writing and the world that I feel utterly empty after finishing this and it's not even OUT yet and now I have to wait for who knows how long for the next one??
immediately go get this- even if you don't read anything "romantic" because honestly its so beautiful anyone who loves some good old war and political turmoil will also love this.
🌶️: 1/5
❤️: Infinity/5
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC
What a brilliant and heart wrenching book that sucks you in until you suddenly realize you're on the last page and you wish you hadn't read it before the second one comes out. My heart literally feels like its been torn from my chest and I am so in love with Maris and Luca and so devastated at what fate has brought them.
This story begins in almost the middle of the end and we find ourselves traveling back and forth form the past to the present as Maris and Luca recount the story of who they were and who they became now and a love that surpassed all expectations that neither of them expected in their life. While at the center of it this is a tragic love story that we may not know the end to, it is more so a fantastic fantasy novel set in the vibes of ancient Rome, where the Gods are revered but also not trusted by many. We haven't met any of these Gods and the story of how some people of Isara got their magic is a dark one. But there is a lot more at play than just the Gods, there is war and a fight between the upper and lower class, along with this intertwining tragedy of love from the two people who seem to be fated to be on opposite sides forever.
I literally could not put this down and became so enthralled by the writing and the world that I feel utterly empty after finishing this and it's not even OUT yet and now I have to wait for who knows how long for the next one??
immediately go get this- even if you don't read anything "romantic" because honestly its so beautiful anyone who loves some good old war and political turmoil will also love this.
🌶️: 1/5
❤️: Infinity/5
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC
Really like this book. It comes off as a bit YA in the begging but I think that works for the mail character Emeline who is known as a Defective (like a defective human). The world building could be a bit better I have so many more questions about how this society came to be and really what does distinguish and Elite from a Defective- which emeline also questions as we see her thrown into this whirlwind of a Mate selection process, a rebellion, and so much more than what meets the eye. The story definitely has some good dystopia vibes with a crazy ending with so much information that I was like “WHHAAAAAA”. So I’m excited to follow this author for the second book!
Thanks for the arc to netgalley
Really like this book. It comes off as a bit YA in the begging but I think that works for the mail character Emeline who is known as a Defective (like a defective human). The world building could be a bit better I have so many more questions about how this society came to be and really what does distinguish and Elite from a Defective- which emeline also questions as we see her thrown into this whirlwind of a Mate selection process, a rebellion, and so much more than what meets the eye. The story definitely has some good dystopia vibes with a crazy ending with so much information that I was like “WHHAAAAAA”. So I’m excited to follow this author for the second book!
Thanks for the arc to netgalley
What a brilliant and heart wrenching book that sucks you in until you suddenly realize you're on the last page and you wish you hadn't read it before the second one comes out. My heart literally feels like its been torn from my chest and I am so in love with Maris and Luca and so devastated at what fate has brought them.
This story begins in almost the middle of the end and we find ourselves traveling back and forth form the past to the present as Maris and Luca recount the story of who they were and who they became now and a love that surpassed all expectations that neither of them expected in their life. While at the center of it this is a tragic love story that we may not know the end to, it is more so a fantastic fantasy novel set in the vibes of ancient Rome, where the Gods are revered but also not trusted by many. We haven't met any of these Gods and the story of how some people of Isara got their magic is a dark one. But there is a lot more at play than just the Gods, there is war and a fight between the upper and lower class, along with this intertwining tragedy of love from the two people who seem to be fated to be on opposite sides forever.
I literally could not put this down and became so enthralled by the writing and the world that I feel utterly empty after finishing this and it's not even OUT yet and now I have to wait for who knows how long for the next one??
immediately go get this- even if you don't read anything "romantic" because honestly its so beautiful anyone who loves some good old war and political turmoil will also love this.
🌶️: 1/5
❤️: Infinity/5
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC
What a brilliant and heart wrenching book that sucks you in until you suddenly realize you're on the last page and you wish you hadn't read it before the second one comes out. My heart literally feels like its been torn from my chest and I am so in love with Maris and Luca and so devastated at what fate has brought them.
This story begins in almost the middle of the end and we find ourselves traveling back and forth form the past to the present as Maris and Luca recount the story of who they were and who they became now and a love that surpassed all expectations that neither of them expected in their life. While at the center of it this is a tragic love story that we may not know the end to, it is more so a fantastic fantasy novel set in the vibes of ancient Rome, where the Gods are revered but also not trusted by many. We haven't met any of these Gods and the story of how some people of Isara got their magic is a dark one. But there is a lot more at play than just the Gods, there is war and a fight between the upper and lower class, along with this intertwining tragedy of love from the two people who seem to be fated to be on opposite sides forever.
I literally could not put this down and became so enthralled by the writing and the world that I feel utterly empty after finishing this and it's not even OUT yet and now I have to wait for who knows how long for the next one??
immediately go get this- even if you don't read anything "romantic" because honestly its so beautiful anyone who loves some good old war and political turmoil will also love this.
🌶️: 1/5
❤️: Infinity/5
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC
Eeeeo this was sick!! This first book has a large cast of characters and sets the scene for what's going to unfold later. There's actually a lot of mystery surrounding our main female character, Ocean. She's a badass, sharp, quiet, yet had the biggest heart which we see through her actions. Her past catches up to her on some level, and her best friend Teo, and they're thrown into a space murder mystery where they're the villains in the galactic story. I found the book witty, well written, and when the action starts up it gets CRAZY!! I'm really excited for the second book because I think that's where we're gunna see all of the action unfold. Challenges have been made, fights have been established, and maybe love is in the air ?? Super hyped for the next one !
Eeeeo this was sick!! This first book has a large cast of characters and sets the scene for what's going to unfold later. There's actually a lot of mystery surrounding our main female character, Ocean. She's a badass, sharp, quiet, yet had the biggest heart which we see through her actions. Her past catches up to her on some level, and her best friend Teo, and they're thrown into a space murder mystery where they're the villains in the galactic story. I found the book witty, well written, and when the action starts up it gets CRAZY!! I'm really excited for the second book because I think that's where we're gunna see all of the action unfold. Challenges have been made, fights have been established, and maybe love is in the air ?? Super hyped for the next one !