I normally don’t read books on the Kindle app because I prefer physical books, but the author is an acquaintance and it’s a queer romance. I absolutely love this book! The plot is so satisfying from a writer’s perspective. There’s a lot going on but it’s all tied in together instead of being a confusing mess. The enemies-to-lovers romance between Anwer, whose name I also love, and Chris is very cute! AND THE DRAMA!

I appreciated the magic politics being more in the background as well because I’m not a politics person. But when it did take the spotlight, it wasn’t confusing and it was actually interesting. The dad and stepmom’s relationship with Anwer and Shay was a nice little roller coaster. LET ME TELL YOU THAT I’M OBSESSED WITH THE BROTHER-SISTER RELATIONSHIP ALONE! I’m a sucker for protective big brother and innocent little sister relationships and this book had me in a chokehold. We need more relationships like Anwer and Shay’s!

I liked the idea of the ritual - and the confusion around it lol - along with the satisfying ending. Verbon was despicable and I enjoyed hating him. Magic tournaments was a nice touch too.

…So basically I just loved the book. I will be buying a physical copy AND reading the next book in the series soon!