* I did get this book through NetGalley*

This book is about Keegan and Calder. Keegan's mother is sick and she can't get diagnosed on Earth. as she was originally from the Fae World, but had to move away once she found out she was pregnant with Keegan. To help get the money it would take to help cure her mother, Keegan and her best friend Cara work as waiters in a casino fundraising night. They also happen to be the ones moving the cash - and skimming a little off of the top as well. They are caught by Calder - one of the people hosting their fundraiser to begin with. He does not tell on them, instead he helps them get jobs and tries to find a way to help her mother. But, both have secrets about their fae abilities that they have to hide, family secrets, and jealous friends/foe that they must go around to be able to work together. and keep Keegan and her mother safe.

This book put in the biggest reading slump ever. I was reading at least once everyday but that completely stopped for like a month when I started reading this book. I just could not get into it. Like this girl is robbing charity and bc she's pretty she gets a free pass?? I just wish they met in ANY other circumstance because Calder would've had the insta-love thing still so she could've just asked him. I also just thought the writing was super cringy in some parts - like I am not sure this book was written for the Gen-Z mind because I kept getting secondhand embarrassment for the tiniest of things - like the "fight" at the end because I don't understand why Keegan ran away like that. Speaking of the insta-love thing, I just did not believe the love that was happening in the book. I got the feeling of friendship and love that way, but insta-love between the two main characters was just not believable. Like suddenly he spent a day with her and then never wanted to life without her. I don't want it to be a full slow burn, but at least a little more slow burn than it was. And then Calder was going to give it up but Keegan was like so upset like it's been less than a week at this point, right?

Anyways I hate to rate it so low because I feel like other people would like this book because it has fantasy, romance, mystery, friendship, jealous antagonists, but it was just not for me personally.

Thank you NetGalley and M.A. Kilpatrick for access in exchange for my honest review.

Hidden Elements was a fun read with lots of deep lore within it. The author obviously put a lot of time and energy into having the use of another language and I enjoyed it. I read it as an ebook and it wasn’t that hard for me to switch back and forth to the language reference, which was also a great touch to have.
The elemental magic was cool and dividing the magic into their owns sort of houses was an interesting touch on it. The magic in general was nicely explained and I wasn’t left wondering how it was there or why it was used.
The familiars I wish did more for their partners. I think that they’re cute and provided extra laughs but I wish they had more of an active role.
Theresa banter was incredibly funny, really between everyone. I really enjoyed that in this book. I ended it feeling happy, and that’s what a book of this genre should do!
I can’t wait to see these characters again and am thankful for the opportunity to have read this work!

This is a special book. I went into this book with no expectations and came away after the last amazingly happy. This is a 5-star read for me. This rating is something that I went in between 4-star and 5-star though. Let's dive into what made this book amazing.
First off, this could be viewed differently by other readers, The use of another language throughout the book blew me away. I have always been interested in other languages and what a way to make you learn and fast! To know that this could make or break some book reviews, and still took the time to show the inspiration in spreading language and learning is very impressive.
I do love the elemental magic and how it is divided up into the realm. I also love familiars and companions in novels. This one outdid any other companion book I have ever read. Calder and Keegan's familiars were incredibly lively and brought light in the dark moments and I really do appreciate that. I can't wait for the next book to watch them grow.
The found family aspects of this book were incredible. The found family and family aspect of this book was really well done and brought the whole book together from beginning to end.
The main reason this book is a 5-star read is the nostalgia and laughs it brought me. I ended this book with a smile on my face and immediately was genuinely happy that this book found me.
I will say that the relationship between Keegan and Calder felt a bit rushed. I did not see where the buildup was on this, although this relationship had more humor in it then most other relationships in other books.
To end this, This book brought immediate joy while reading and am very excited for the next chapter in these characters lives.
The ISBN could not be found on GoodReads through NetGalley. I will post this exact review on GoodReads and Barnes and Noble as well.
Barnes and Noble has this book title messed up on their website. Which is frustrating.

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the arc copy!

Are you looking for Irish folklore fantasy with magical elements in regards to curses? This is for you! Fae, druids, and mixing elemental magick is forbidden? This book is a must read!

With this also being apart of the Irish folklore, the author offers a glossary to help translate words and common phrases.

And check the authors note for trigger warnings!

I really wanted to love this book, it just took to long for me to get into the storyline. I think the world building, magic, and characters were very well written and if it wasn't for all the different words used I think I'd have liked this book more but flipping back to the glossary for the words i forgot the meaning to took away from my reading experience.