Wow! This was definitely not what I was expecting first of all. It was very dark and at times heavy. I loved the bigger message it gives. The FMC did appear a bit immature but I think there was a point in that. I wasn’t too into the love story part (I didn’t feel the connection much), but I was very satisfied at the end. I thought the character arc was immensely important and fantastic for young women! I was always rooting for Effy. I did feel like it was very male-heavy, which I would assume is the point. But I did wish she had more support from a female voice OR we had the side that the females don’t support her… I just found that nagged at me a bit. Although again, there is a point there too but I just wanted her to have SOME female light in the dark. Overall it was very well done!! 4.5 stars rounded up! Thank you very much for Netgalley and the Harper Collins Teen for an advance copy!!

4.25/5

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Audio for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

This was a beautiful written novel that ties together both fantasy and the real world. The female roles in this book deal with the struggle of men dismissing their intelligence and strength while ultimately learning to stand up for themselves and fight back.