My first book of 2025, and I can confidently say it was a great start! First, I want to say I loved Declan, Emryn (his sister), and Kayla so much. Their relationships with each other were just amazing. Despite everything going on—the cruelty of their father—their sweet moments together, their friendship, and their love were absolutely invaluable. Declan is the kind of man anyone could ask for!

I loved the fantasy world and the entire concept of fantasy creatures hierarchy and their powers. I certainly hated their father, the villain, and how low he could stoop just to get his way. The story was addictive throughout and never felt boring. The spicy scenes are beginner-friendly, with not much explicit detail.

The twists and turns kept me on edge—you’d feel like you knew what was coming, and then, boom, it took a completely unexpected direction. That was so thrilling! The almost-final quarter of the book was packed with twists and turns that kept me on my toes.

All in all, I absolutely loved this book and would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys a romantasy with a villainous king but also filled with love and friendship. The story doesn’t end here, though, and I can’t wait to dive into the next book!