this book was cute. as a 22-year-old in a new city, i was able to draw a lot of comparisons between myself and annie. i may be in a relationship, but i experience a lot of loneliness since i don’t have many friends. it was nice to read a story about someone with that emptiness growing out of it. rowan sounds so cozy, like the towns i want to visit.

i liked this book, and i read it in a few hours. it was a little cheesy, and a lot of the beginning happened slowly while the ending happened quickly. it left me feeling sort of off-balance. i wish i knew more about sophie’s life and experiences.

this is a cute fantasy novel but it isn’t high fantasy, so it’s digestible and fun. i like high fantasy, but they aren’t always easy to get into. this was enjoyable and palatable. if you want to dip your toe into something akin to high fantasy, go with ACOTAR. if you want a cute, cozy fall/halloween read, go with Cackle. :)