WOW!! I really enjoyed this book a lot. It was filled with magic, betrayals, cunning mirrors, tricky deals, plot twists, vampires, a murder mystery, threats, and lots of tension.

The whole concept of the gods being trapped in the mirrors and making tricky bargains with people at a cost was so riveting. I'm hoping to see Quinn's interaction with the three remaining mirrors in the next book(s) too. I also have so many questions when it comes to Nightshade and Jane. Periwinkle was so adorable that I'm sure I would have fumbled and made terrible bargains with her.

Quinn was a really strong character who knew what she wanted and wouldn't let anything get in her way. She was smart, loyal, brave, and has worked really hard to achieve her dreams, even though she had no support from her uncle. After losing her family at such a young age and then spending so many years working at the morgue, she has difficulty connecting with people or letting her guard down around anyone. Her working as a medical examiner and being a ballet dancer were such contradictions in a way, but it worked for her. The parts where she actually used ballet to defend herself were new, and I'm here for it.

Prince Emrys was perfect in every way, and I loved his character. He was funny, charming, mischievous, loved to push Quinn's buttons, and just owned every room he walked into. AND he's a shadow daddy. He was the only one who was also always honest with Quinn and didn't treat her like she couldn't handle herself. He admired her mind and resilience. He has secrets of his own that he's hidden from the world, and he needs to work with Quinn to solve the case in order to make sure it stays a secret.

The banter between Prince Emrys and Quinn was SO good. And with all that banter comes a healthy dose of tension, and don't even get me started on Quinn's lessons in passion. Their relationship starts off with Quinn hating Emrys for years as he keeps messing with her and her work. But when they are forced to work together to reach a common goal, Quinn finds out more about Emrys and realizes she might not hate him all that much after all.

Quinn and Emrys teaming up to solve the murder was fascinating to read about, as they tracked down the clues and tried to figure out what happened to Quinn's friend. Also, Quinn's friends working with her to help with the search made the story more compelling. There is so much more that we don't know yet, and all those questions have me so curious.

What in the fucking mirrors was that ending?!?!?! I'm stunned. How am I supposed to wait till 2025 to find out what happens next??? What am I supposed to do with myself until then????

Thank you to Hazel St. Lewis and to The Nerd Fam for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review💗