I really enjoyed this! Read it on a plane (two sittings) and it was a perfect in-flight book. The pacing was quick, the banter was witty, and I enjoyed the premise.

As other reviewers have noted, it's not particularly deep or complex, but if you go in looking for a fun, goofy, anti-hero story, I think it stands up. Will recommend.

The description of the book seemed interesting, so I wanted to check the story out. Unfortunately, I have since lost my initial interest in the story. I may try and find a physical copy to add the my library when it is released, though, because I think my readers could like it!

Thank you to BHC Press for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed the premise of this story but I found it very fast paced. To fast paced to really connect to any of the character’s properly or have any emotional stake in what was happening.

The magic system (functions) was never really properly hashed out or explained. I would have loved more info about functions and how they came to be and what their purpose is. Most of the ones we hear about seem to just be random talents that push the plot along. The main character even says something like “I don’t know exactly how this works, but it’s best with functions not to think about it too much”. like what? I want to know how they work!

I did enjoy the banter between Clara and Morgan though. I chuckled several times. That was a highlight of the book. The relationships between the main character group are solid. I enjoyed whenever they were all together and the friendly teasing that ensued.


Overall I did enjoy the book, I just felt it was a little rushed and didn’t quite hit the mark with Clara. She makes a point the whole book of saying what a heartless mean person she is and she’s self absorbed but I don’t feel it coming from her actions.

As a side note, LOVED Victor!

I found this to be a super cute story. The witty banter between Miss Taks and Morgan (the assassin) made me giggle out loud. A quick and fun read that has supernatural elements.

I appreciate the opportunity to read this but unfortunately I will not be finishing this one. I was intrigued by the premise of this story but it felt a little flat to me and I didn't see much in the way of world or character building.

I wanted to love this story! The cover is awesome!

I found the story to be all over the place! The building of the characters fell flat for me! I feel you didn't get to know them to be able to enjoy the story!

I hope this gets a revamp before published!

Thabks NetGalley for letting me read and review

'This story wanted to do so much more than it could deliver. I found it quite messy, the characters felt a bit flat and the story was too fast-paced. You didn’t get to know the characters you were supposed to like.

Also did not get the magic system, that could be explained a bit better to help the readers understand the setting better. I think its totally achievable since this book isn’t published until June 2024 so I wish Murphy and her literary team all the best!