Genre: YA Fantasy
Release Date: April 4th, 2023
Pages: 480
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher’s Synopsis:
“#1 New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Bracken cements her status as one of the top fantasy authors writing today in this stunning series opener inspired by Arthurian legend and fueled by love, revenge, and pure adrenaline!
Tamsin Lark didn’t ask to be a Hollower. As a mortal with no magical talent, she was never meant to break into ancient crypts, or compete with sorceresses and Cunningfolk for the treasures inside. But after her thieving foster father disappeared without so much as a goodbye, it was the only way to keep herself—and her brother, Cabell—alive.
Ten years later, rumors are swirling that her guardian vanished with a powerful ring from Arthurian legend. A run-in with her rival Emrys ignites Tamsin’s hope that the ring could free Cabell from a curse that threatens both of them. But they aren’t the only ones who covet the ring.
As word spreads, greedy Hollowers start circling, and many would kill to have it for themselves. While Emrys is the last person Tamsin would choose to partner with, she needs all the help she can get to edge out her competitors in the race for the ring. Together, they dive headfirst into a vipers’ nest of dark magic, exposing a deadly secret with the power to awaken ghosts of the past and shatter her last hope of saving her brother. . . .”
My Review:
When I saw that this author was releasing a new fantasy series, I cannot even put into words how freaking ecstatic I was. I instantly requested the ARC for this one. And it totally delivered everything I wanted. I was immediately hooked into the treasure hunting adventure.
The story world and magic system are absolute perfection, so intricate and intriguing, and the Arthurian lore is so good. This is fantasy on an epic scale and I was completely absorbed.
I fell in love with these characters and I can’t wait to continue on their journey with them.
There’s sweet found family connections, adorable enemies-to-more tension, tragedy and betrayals, thrilling battle scenes, worlds in peril, prophecies and tales of destiny, legends come to life, magical beings and menacing creatures, just literally everything could ever hope for in a fantasy.
The sequence of events is harrowing, high-stakes, and exciting.
The twists at the end I never saw coming and left me dying for the next book in this series.
I had so much fun reading this and I cannot recommend it enough. This is an absolute must-read for all fantasy lovers. I’m obsessed – all the stars!
Disclaimers:
Huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me an early copy of this amazing story! I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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