(DNF'd at Ch 11 / 41%)

The premise of this book is super intriguing! Unfortunately it did not live up to my expectations. There is very little exposition (world-building, character introduction / development, etc) which made it very difficult to immerse myself in the story. The main character's background isn't shared with the reader until Chapter 10, at which point I was so detached, I simply didn't care.

This book may be a good option for anyone looking for a quick, service-level read.

This is a stunning YA fantasy debut, more than living up to its super gorgeous cover. From the richly developed character to the detailed world-building, this book basically has it all.

Thank you NetGalley, MacMillan Children’s Publishing Group and Swoon Reads for allowing me access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and view expressed are my own and not affiliated with any brand.

This was such a fun book. I really liked the world that Elisa Bonnin created. Such a great debut novel and I can’t wait to see what she is going to write next. All the characters in the book are likable and relatable. The story was easy to read and follow and I really enjoyed it!

This was such a great read! I absolutely loved the main characters and the plot of the story. The author did a great job making the story interesting and keeping it moving. I loved how unique the story was and all that the author brought to it. Great book!

The world of this book was well-rendered, and the writing flowed easily. I also really loved the main character and her relationships with those around her. That said, I did feel the book was slow and a bit uneven.

Elisa A. Bonnin's book Dauntless is an excellent read. I would recommend it to anyone who asks. This book is both fresh and enlightening.

This book was absolutely fantastic. I've already added it to our list for order this year and will recommend it to students.

Thank you, Swoon Reads, for allowing me to read Dauntless early!

This year's debuts are one home run after the other. I really loved reading Bonnin's debut and I am looking forward to reading Stolen City. Dauntless was thrilling and action-packed, but still had enough emotion to avoid being one of those boring all-action, no story, no development narratives. Really a successful debut for Elisa A. Bonnin.

A wonderful fantasy book set in a unique world, and with sapphic representation! This was a thrilling adventure by a new ownvoices author.

Ful review to come and rating may change!

Wow what a read. Never have I been so immersed into a new fantasy world that's unique and surprising at every turn. Reminiscent of Attack on Titan, I was fully invested in everyone's survival and happiness.

And I know this book is mainly about Seri and Tsana, but Eshai and Lavit have my entire heart and soul. I love them so much I can't even. We need more characters like them in YA to show teens that some adults are not just trustworthy, but level headed and understanding.

If you like amazing new settings and characters you'll murder for, you'll love this book.

Yo so let’s book has sapphic representation and it’s fine on voices author? Sign me up!

You will really like the three main leads. They are all unique and compelling and the wiring was super atmospheric.

Also, Aiden Thomas likes and and they’re book was one of my favorite reads from 2021.

An exhilarating, whirlwind of an adventure as a girl tries to navigate her place amongst two worlds while also trying to stop a war from breaking out.

Seri was a character I easily found myself rooting for as she went from shy assistant to dauntless warrior. I absolutely loved this sapphic story!

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a digital ARC!
At first I thought I wouldn’t like this book because I’m not a dystopian fan but I was wrong. This book was great and I would recommend it to everyone!