Where Dreams Descend have been on my most anticipated book releases of 2020 list for months and months. I mean, how can you sell me a book saying it’s a mix between Moulin Rouge! and The Phantom of the Opera and not expect me to be excited? So when Wednesday Books kindly sent me an ARC of it and asked me to be part of the blog tour, I knew I had to say yes, and let me tell you I do not regret it.

I gave this book a rating of 3.75/5 stars, which is a high rating for me. It means I had an amazing time reading it and would definitely recommend it to others. What I mostly loved is that it didn’t lie, it does feel like a mix between Moulin Rouge! and The Phantom of the Opera, but it still is its own piece of art and is different in many ways.

I completely adored the setting of this novel. It was engrossing and atmospheric. I couldn’t put it down, even though I sometimes had to, because, you know, life. Reading it felt like being transported to this magical world and I honestly didn’t want to go back. If you’re looking for a book to lose yourself into, I’d highly recommend this one.

I also adored the characters, as they were all unique and strong. I must say some meetings between them sometimes felt weird as I was reading it, like it was too quick, but I didn’t mind that much and enjoyed seeing them all together. They are all very different, as you have the awful and dark master of the house, the brave and powerful magician and an old but unforgettable magic legend. I got attached to all of them, enough for me to want to read the sequel.

It sure didn’t become my new favourite book, otherwise I would have rated 5 stars, but it doesn’t have anything to do with the book. I thought it was a strong debut and it sure was a book for me as it reminded me of many of my favourites (in a super good way). It also tackles talks about sexism and I thought it was well done, and needed.

Overall I would recommend this book to any YA fantasy lovers looking for a way to escape reality.

Title: Where Dreams Descend
Author: Janella Angeles
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

In a city covered in ice and ruin, a group of magicians face off in a daring game of magical feats to find the next headliner of the Conquering Circus, only to find themselves under the threat of an unseen danger striking behind the scenes.
As each act becomes more and more risky and the number of missing magicians piles up, three are forced to reckon with their secrets before the darkness comes for them next.
The Star: Kallia, a powerful showgirl out to prove she’s the best no matter the cost.
The Master: Jack, the enigmatic keeper of the club, and more than one lie told.
The Magician: Demarco, the brooding judge with a dark past he can no longer hide.
I was engrossed in this tale from the very beginning. The dark, dreamy world where Kallia and the Master live is magical, but not happy, and nothing is as it seems. There are so many tangled layers in this story—many of them sprouting thorns or teeth—and I was never sure what was real and what wasn’t, which made for a captivating read.
Kallia is so brash and determined, of course I wanted her to succeed. Even the “secondary” characters—the Circus—were bright and larger than life, and I was fascinated by everyone. I can’t wait to read the second book!
Janella Angeles lives in Massachusetts. Where Dreams Descend is the debut novel in her Kingdom of Cards duology.
(Galley courtesy of St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review.)

* I was provided an arc by NetGalley in exchange for a review*

If you’re a fan of Moulin Rouge, Phantom, Caraval, or The Night Circus then this gem should be high on your tbr list! It’s pretty dark but that’s ok. It doesn’t feel forced and the story is quite beautifully written and most definitely interesting. I loved Kallia’s character. There is such strength and determination in her and it just spoke to me. Just overall a really good read and I’ll be watching for book 2!

Before I even started this book, I read it was “a combination of Moulin Rouge and Phantom of the Opera with a dash of Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus” (thanks, goodreads reviewer!) and I was hooked, though it meant my expectations were really, really high. The book delivers: it’s fun, it’s dark, and it’s showy. It captures this old timey glitz and glam of the circus and stage magicians – only this time with real magic, to make it even more enticing.

The characters we follow are brilliant and charismatic, though perhaps a twinge over the top? The headhopping was unsettling at first, though I’m assuming that comes from the formatting of the eARC I was given. Thankfully, the wordbuilding was so powerful I was willing to read on and was quickly hooked.

Kallia is incredibly stubborn and headstrong, but she’s also smart and has the talent to show for it. Since their society is incredibly sexist and women aren’t exactly allowed to do show magic, she has to fight for every minute she’s on stage. This made her a little hard to relate to, but then I realized I was criticizing her the same way we criticize ‘bossy’ women, and it hit me that her stubbornness was just pure determination. Gotta love a girl like that.

All in all, it’s a fun, solid debut, and I’m looking forward to the sequel!

WHAT A DEBUT!

Janella Angeles manages to pull off almost as many tricks as her heroine, Kallia, in her stunning debut. This book is filled with glitz and extravagance, mystery and magic. WHERE DREAMS DESCEND is a spectacle that does not disappoint.

While the beginning of the book is a little slow, once the action (and secrets) start to pick up, you won’t be able to put this down. One of my favorite aspects of The Night Circus was the dueling magicians concept, so the magician competition that drives this book absolutely delighted me. I really enjoyed how we got to see three different points of view thought the novel – it teases the mysteries in an engaging way. All of the characters are stunningly complex and will totally capture your heart – especially Kallia.

Also, it bears noting that the cover design is absolutely stunning. Wednesday Books usually hits it out of the park with their covers, and this one might just be their very best.

The only downside was the ending - I simply cannot wait until Book 2 to see how the story continues!!

*Thank you to Wednesday Books for proving me an eARC of this title via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

As soon as I started reading this book I was sucked in by the writing style, it was beautiful and perfectly set the tone of the book. As I delved more into this world I did want a little more world building than there was as there were some blind spots I felt could be filled, but that's a minor criticism. I also found myself wishing it was a little more mature toned, as there were times it felt immature, but I understand that this is being marketed as YA, so that's likely the reason it's a little more younger toned.

Aside from those two points I really enjoyed this story and loved the overall dark and brooding vibe. It fulfilled the feelings of Phantom of the Opera meets Moulin Rouge for me and that alone made it a really fun ride. As noted earlier, Janella Angeles' writing is beautiful and lyrical, perfectly suited to the story she crafted and I will definitely be picking up future books she writes as her writing style alone is enough for me to be sucked in and lose myself in the story. I can't wait to see what happens with book two!

A group of magicians faces off to determine who will be the next headliner for the Conquering Circus. There is danger waiting, and more and more magicians are going missing. Three in particular have to face the secrets they kept and lies they told before the darkness claims them.

Where Dreams Descend is the first novel in the Kingdom of Cards duology, and hype has been building up online. There are beautiful descriptions of the locations, where you can almost feel the icy cold of Glorian, see the scorn of the older magicians judging the magic contest, and the bright colors that Kallia wears in contrast. In addition, there is the world-building regarding magic and its uses, and Kallia at the center of the storm, determined to be a star and remembered.

Glorian is not without its mysteries, especially when magicians disappear from the competition without warning, the shadows seem to speak, and perhaps what we thought about all of the characters isn't true at all. It made me wonder how reliable a narrator Kallia was, and if the other players also had a number of their own motivations for what was going on. The continual theme of mirrors as gateways or doorways for shadows and nightmares was also intriguing, especially with how much the appearance of things vs. the actual reality of things was brought up a number of times. Kallia knows full well that the appearance of confidence is all well and good, but she has confidence and talent to back it up, too. Yes, she wants to be well known and important, but she also wants to do it on her own terms.

Kallia's words are beautifully spoken, and a feeling that people would do well to learn: "Make no mistake, I know I don't have to prove a single thing to them. What matters most is what I prove to myself. Giving up would be an insult to everything I know I'm capable of."

I truly did hope to love this book, but I think it fell victim to YA-debut-itis. Meaning, everything is so beautifully visual and aesthetic. Yet there's...not as much of a plot as I would like? It's a bit like The Magicians and Night Circus in the sense of the magic isn't really explained, it just...exists.

I knew I had to read Where Dreams Descend based purely on the description alone: I read that this book was something that crosses The Night Circus with Phantom of the Opera, and knew this would be a special book. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I have always loved books that feature magical contests, and the dark tone of this book definitely enchanted me. This is a magical story, with a promising premise.

One of my favorite aspects of this book was the world building. I thought the author did an amazing job with creating and weaving together this beautiful, magical place. I wanted to crawl into the book and spend time there.

Kallia, as the only magician in a male-dominated magician’s contest, was fascinating and exciting. The contest itself was marvelous, and during those parts of the book, I flew through the pages. While Kallia was certainly a strong female character, I wish we had had other strong female characters that could have supported her or worked with her. And it is important to note how hard Kallia works against her male competitors, since women are not allowed to do magic in this world, and Kallia has to fight for her right to compete in addition to the actual competition. This would definitely be a great topic and title for a YA book club.

I cannot wait to recommend this book to fans of Caraval, Ace of Spades, and the Night Circus. I cannot wait to reread this book in the dead of winter with several cups of coffee and a blizzard blowing outside.

I’m a simple girl. Pitch me a book as The Phantom of the Oper meets Moulin Rouge and I’m all in. Where Dreams Descend is a decadent story full of intrigue and magic. The book captivated me from the beginning and I thoroughly enjoyed navigating the many twists and turns along the way.

The writing in Where Dreams Descend was absolutely beautiful. Janella Angeles uses lush, descriptive writing to create a dark, atmospheric setting that easily transports the readers. The world and the characters are full of intrigue and mystery. The story is full of high-stakes tension from the beginning which only builds further as the book goes on. I was completed invested in learning more about the characters and the world. I do wish there had been more reveals–by the time book ends, I still had a lot of questions and not many answers–but since this is a duology I’m confident those answers will come in the next book.

One of my favorite aspects of Where Dreams Descend was Kallia and the hardships she faced as a woman. Misogyny and sexism are themes that are front and present throughout the story, and I was impressed by the way the author wrote it in a way that is representative of issues in our own world. I found Kallia to be a determined, assertive heroine, especially when dealing with the misogynistic men involved with the magic competition, Spectaculore.

The romance was subtle and I have to admit it needed to grow on me while I was reading. There is a slight love triangle, and wasn’t sure how I felt about Kallia’s developing feelings for Demarco. However, I will say that I ended the book feeling satisfied with how the romance plays out (although I would love to learn more about Jack and see more of his interactions with Kallia).

Where Dreams Descend was an exhilarating, darkly decadent story full of magic and intrigue. I would absolutely recommend this to fans of mysterious characters, lush descriptions, and atmospheric settings. I got a lot of Caraval vibes when reading so I believe fans of that series will also really enjoy this one. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the duology!

3.5
This book was a magical experience that sparked but didn’t catch fire. Kallia is *chef’s kiss* phenomenal! A powerhouse is the best description for her. She was fierce and unapologetic all the time. Demarco was your broodster and I liked him well enough. Jack is most mysterious of all the characters and I liked the intrigue and danger that surrounded him.

The world building is quite intriguing! I raged at the patriarchal society that tries to squash Kallia, but I gotta say I loved to see her break every barrier and overcome their fragile gender ideals! Then we throw in a circus and a deceptive and dangerous forest that isolates this city and you are fully immersed in this world of wonder and magic!

The romance was triangular and yet…was not. I can definitely see The Phantom of the Opera influences when it comes to the romance.

It is long and you have to be patient with the slow burn, but I think that it was pretty entertaining overall. I’m sure big fans of The Phantom of the Opera and Moulin Rouge will find little Easter eggs and nuggets to enjoy. I, myself, found this book enjoyable but not astounding. It has magic, but the mystery of the unexplained bad thing kept me from truly being swept off my feet. I think even a tiny bit more information about it could have helped. I think the characters and the circling perspectives were the greatest assets of the story.

This book might have not met the shock I had hoped for, but I would be willing to read book two!

Trigger warnings: emotional abuse and gaslighting (challenged).

I have turned into that person that will bite other reviewers in order to protect Kallia. An over reaction perhaps? ABSOLUTELY. Let’s not all act like I don’t have a crush on Kallia. Let’s start there. She doesn’t need these boys. She needs a sexy fireating circus girl! Anyways on to the review and all that jazz.

First I would like to establish something. This is published as a Young Adult novel. I feel this book is miscategorized. This is most accurately described as a New Adult. The writing does not feel like a Young Adult novel. It’s much more mature than I expected. The maturity level of the writing and the characters. The themes. It doesn’t have the aspects that Young Adult uses. Young Adult is not only demographic but purpose. This has none of what Young Adult is meant to do. There’s nothing here that reads like a Young Adult novel.

Where Dreams Descend starts with gambling hell, a girl descending from a chandelier, and a performance of magic and spectacle. Inspired by Moulin Rouge and Phantom of the Opera, Where Dreams Descend takes glamour and decadence and fuses it into every aspect of the novel. The prose, the characters, each and every point and description made in this book takes on the magic of those films and creates a world entirely on its own.

Beneath the decadence, Angeles tells us something of the glamour and lushness of a magic show. She’s discussing the glamour and opulence men often expect women to be placed in and transforms it into the question ‘what if that glamorous woman you think so vain is actually an intelligent tactician clamouring for equality in a world that has given her nothing but misogyny and cages due to her marginalized place in society?’

The sparkles, the lush words, and the decadence all do something for the story. They challenge our perceptions of women in careers, asking a sacrifice of their feminism. What is that sacrifice for? To be praised by a sexist society. This is doubly so for WOC in these positions. Kallia is one such woman, vying for her right to be a powerful magician recognized for her talent. She does not sacrifice her love of clothing and spectacle just because she is feminist and assertive. She infuses it into her existence as a showgirl.

She reminds me of the determination, alpha attitude, and feminism of Cardi B.

Janella transforms the misogynistic perceptions of showgirls and gives us a new perspective. One that embraces the beauty of women and fucks off with men’s misogynistic idea that women exhibiting gorgeous clothing are inherently silly little girls.

Kallia is the sight to see for men that go for a night of leisure at Hellfire House. She wants more, though. She wants what Jack, the master of Hellfire House, does not want her to have. The power and freedom of a male magician.

Jack, a prince of dark deeds and underground sins, has taught all Kallia knows about power and about magic. Every time she acquires a new magic trick he would give her a pouch of seeds for her to grow in a greenhouse, where she cares and loves on the flowers she dearly loves.

Away from Jack’s power and command, Kallia escapes to Glorian to compete in a show of magicians. As a woman and a magician, the judges are surprised that she would have the gall to even consider applying. But still, some judges let her compete. Her show stops them in their tracks.

As Jack finds his way into the mirrors of Kallia’s dreams and tries to insert himself between her and a potential romance, magicians start to go missing. Terrors in Glorian occur like the Phantom enacting his revenge on the vain showmen of the opera house. Angeles creates a pacing and a plot that calls forth the operas and musicals she is inspired by.

Jack is representative of the emotional abuse that many women go through. He is not painted as a love interest but instead written in the way that abuse often occurs. Abuse includes things like gaslighting and manipulation, both of which Jack inflicts on Kallia. One of the aspects of abuse that many people forget about is the seductive aspect of abuse. Victims of abuse have a hard time telling other people of their abuse, especially because their abusers often use romantic love against their victims. They try to manipulate people into believing that they are trying to protect you because of their love rather than the reality. That they are abusers trying to control their victims. This is Jack in a nutshell.

Angeles is very careful to be subtle and show the manipulation of abuse concerning Jack. Kallia never has romantic interest for him. She recognizes he is in between her and her freedom. She is symbolic of women trying to find an out. The decadence of the world Angeles created shows that illusion victims often experience. Even Jack’s elemental magic builds upon this. He has the ability to create illusions through mirrors. He can reach anyone as long as long as they have a mirror. He creates illusions of what his victims see. Just like abusers.

They create our world for us. The manipulation of abusers builds a world where your reality is through rose colored glasses. We must be the ones to create our reality severed from our abusers but that illusion that they created can never disappear. That’s how emotional trauma works. It stays with you.

That, I think, is one of the more brilliant ways that Angeles paints Kallia’s relationship to Jack.

What is amazing about this aspect of the novel is that after all this, Kallia comes out assertive and confident. I love that. It completely changes how writers portray women that are forced into cages by men.

Angeles also plays with privilege. I’ve seen some reviewers comment that Kallia slut shames other women. I disagree with this.

Kallia is an underprivileged brown woman in a misogynistic society. She is trying to step up in a world where female magicians are not accepted. She has no money. The only way she’s even able to get glamorous clothes is by performing magic for a seamstress in exchange for clothes. The rich women in this society do not accept Kallia because she’s not supposed to reach higher in a world of men. She’s supposed to stay a showgirl. Rich women, the wives and daughters of prominent men, are supposed to be patrons and society girls. They don’t become more important than men. Kallia, as an underprivileged woman, is hated by these rich snobby women. I got no sympathy for these rich women. There is not any slut shaming. We’re talking about Kallia here. She dresses in a way that other women expect underprivileged women to dress: by showing her skin. If anything they judge her for it.

Oh! The kiss scenes between Kallia and her love interest. GOBBLE GOBBLE. Yum. I loved how slow and delicate their relationship turned from grumpy to friendship to kissing on a table.

It is all entirely brilliant. I love this book.

4.5 stars.

While this did seem to drag in a couple of places the action and intrigue made up for it and I really enjoyed it! I mean Phantom of the Opera & Moulin Rouge - give me everything and anything associated with them. The writing and descriptions are amazing and really bring the story to life. The slow burn romance and the true friendship Kallia has with Aaros are amazing. I can't wait to read book two, please hurry.

A huge thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted so much to love this. The premise was amazing. I guess it just wasn't what I expected it to be. It was captivating, but I found that I didn't enjoy myself very much. It was a bit slow at times, but once you hit the 130 page mark it started to pick up. The characters were great and the atmosphere was very well done. IT was very dark and intriguing. There was just something missing for me.

I don't think this is a bad book and I definitely want to read the next book. I guess I was just expecting more from this than what I got.

I'm fairly certain that if I hadn't been reading this for review I would have stopped somewhere in the middle. While I think the author actually had good ideas in mind for this book, they were not actually communicated well within the story. The writing style was good, but the characters and world building were neither clear nor memorable. The main characters didn't have much personality, and many of the secondary characters felt fairly interchangeable. Few details were given in regards to how the magic system worked, what was allowed or what limits there were, and I wasn't able to gain much understanding of how politics and government were meant to function. There were a couple of small twists/reveals related to memory which actually made me interested to read further but not much was done with those plot points. It's not the worst book or, like, offensive, but there are more engaging magician/circus books (e.g. Pantomime by Lam, Ink in the Blood by Smejkal, Night Circus itself) to choose instead.

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not in any way affect my opinions.

There's good writing.

And then there's great writing.

And then there's writing that leaves you completely and utterly in awe, absolutely filled with jealousy because you want to be able to write like that.

And then somewhere on a level way above any of that, there's Janella Angeles's writing


This book was . . . unlike anything I've ever read before, and I don't even know how to coherently talk about it. It was . . . a literal masterpiece.

Normally I wait a while after reading before I try to write a review, but I just need to talk about this one, because I feel like I'm going to burst with how much I loved it.

I honestly didn't have much in the way of expectations going into this. I thought it would be fun, sure (I'm always a sucker for books about performance), but nothing more. I could not have been more wrong. Every single second of this book took my breath away. There are so many things to love about this book, and I honestly don't see a single flaw.

First and foremost I want to talk about the writing. The writing absolutely stole the show for me. I am not kidding when I say that this book has some of the most beautiful writing I have ever read. I don't think I'm allowed to share quotes, because I read an arc, but like . . . wow. I could tell from the very first page that Janella Angeles is a very talented writer, and it just became more apparent with every page. I genuinely think this is some of my favourite writing I have read like . . . ever. Up there with Strange the Dreamer, The Sound of Stars and . . . not much else. I spent every single second of this book in complete and total awe.

Secondly, although perhaps this ties into the writing as well, is the world. I'm not sure I would say the world building was particularly complex or revolutionary, but the atmosphere of it completely blew me away. I felt like I was there. I could see it all, clear as day, and if you know me you know that's not an easy task for me - no matter how good the world building is, I can rarely fully visualize it the way I could with this book. The writing simply transports you into this world, and makes you feel as if the stakes are as high for you as they are for the characters. The atmosphere was so good and I just jfghdkhjghfhjghf I don't have coherent words.

And of course, last but certainly not least: the characters. I absolutely loved the characters in this. They truly felt like living breathing humans.

Kallia is one of the most interesting main characters I have read in a long time. She's so complex, and her character arc is so so good (and I'm really excited to see where it goes). I really appreciate how she seems like your very typical "hot lady villain", except she's . . . not. She gets to be the hero of the story, and instead of descending into evil (as fun as those stories are) she grows to realize just how much she cares about other people, after having been alone for so long. I truly think that was the most satisfying arc. Also she's a badass and could step on me and I'd say thank you

Daron was also such a fascinating character! While I certainly don't love him as much as I did Kallia, he had so much depth, and I ended up loving him a lot more than I thought. He's so sweet, and yet also determined and occasionally obnoxious, but he just . . . cares so much.

And of course Aaros! He was so silly and sweet, my BOY. And Canary! And omg I just loved this cast of characters so much!!

Also the romance was genuinely really good. I didn't like super strongly ship it or anything, but it put a smile on my face, and more than that it felt . . . really healthy? This romance didn't have the typical angst and drama that I've become used to in YA, and although there was certainly a lack of communication, I felt like they at least were open about the fact that they were keeping secrets. I really appreciated that about it. Also it was just cute

The feminist themes in this book were also so strong. I absolutely adored the way it addressed the way girls are so often overlooked by society, or else they're being blamed for problems simply for being the easiest scapegoat.

Basically: read this book y'all. It's just utterly incredible, and you should absolutely check it out when it releases! I am truly in awe of it, and I cannot recommend it enough.

I received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Where Dreams Descend is a lush YA fantasy that has a lot going for it. With nods to The Phantom of the Opera and Moulin Rouge, the story has the same evocative, magical/romantic quality of both stories.

The environment itself is intriguing, centering on a sort of dark magic show/circus type attraction and its performers. I liked seeing how it was a very cutthroat world, where men are the primary magic-wielders, and the reactions to Kallia being a proficient magical performer.

While there appears to be a love triangle (or the promise of one), I’m not sure how to feel about it yet. Jack is the more interesting of the two love interests thus far, with his parallels to the “Phantom,” but he and Kallia don’t have enough interaction to make it feel substantial, and like his inspiration, there is a hint of toxicity I’m not a huge fan of. But Demarco suffers from the same problem that plagues Raoul: he has more page time with Kallia, but he’s just not that interesting, and will always be compared to Jack.

One of the biggest drawbacks is that the pacing is a bit slow, and it did impact my investment at times, especially when it did feel like it was just setting the pieces in motion for the forthcoming sequel.

This is a great introductory book, and I’m curious to see where it goes from here, as there are some good ideas here. If you like YA fantasy, and are looking for more stories centering around the circus (a la Caraval), this one might be worth giving a try.

The biggest strength of this book was the characters, Kallia in particular. Desperate for independence and success, her ambitious nature and self-confidence was a breath of fresh air, particularly as she was up against a patriarchal society that believes women shouldn’t perform stage magic.⁣
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I also loved her fiercely loyal and protective sidekick Aaros and enjoyed the judge and former master magician Demarco as her slow-burn romantic male lead. ⁣
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The writing was beautifully vivid and transportive and gave me Caravel and The Night Circus vibes, both in the way the world was built and the way the characters related to one another. ⁣
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I thought the first two acts were too long and I didn’t feel like the story was progressing much in the beginning. The narrative just felt a bit clunky at times and unevenly paced. While the latter half was far more action packed, I still don’t feel like I got a good sense of the mysteries revolving these characters and the world they inhabited. ⁣
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With that said, I do absolutely want to read the second book in the duology once it’s out because the last act was great and I do still feel invested in the characters and their individual quests. ⁣
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I really enjoyed this book! One of the things Janella did really well was draw the reader in. I love and hate that because you just want to know more right away, but obviously you have to read to find out. It wasn't too confusing, but just a little bit at first. Once you really get to know Kallia, it starts to get better. I was able to picture everything pretty perfectly and that's saying something for me because normally when I read something, it's a bit more ambiguous in my head (I am not as colorful as some readers out there). 

I enjoyed Kallia so much. I love her ambition and her confidence. While she's snarky, she definitely does have a heart and she cares about the people around her deeply. Even though she meets her to be assistant pretty abruptly, I can see how he forms an attachment to her so quickly. She is mysterious, but she's also charismatic, which always draws a person in. She's definitely made to be a performer.

Demarco was an interesting character. He obviously has a past that he doesn't want to talk about and I think it compliments Kallia well because they dance around each other like crazy, but it's not in an annoying way. It's more natural for both of them and it fits them; it's not like they're trying to be difficult because that's just who they are as people.

I will say the cliffhanger at the end I saw coming, but it didn't affect the my view of the story as much as a normal predictable ending would because that was just the way it was going. It was pretty apparent that it would lean that way and I'm very excited to see what happens in the next book.

This is the book that actually got me out of my reading slump during these times and that is a feat in itself. I gave it 5 stars.

This book was nothing short of amazing. I'm super psyched for its sequel and hope that all of you pick it up too!