2.5 Stars
While it liked the idea of this book, the execution left a lot to be desired. A good editor would make a huge difference. First of all it was way too long. I'm not talking pages or word count, but it felt like it dragged on forever. Next, it was very repetitive. The same ideas, thoughts, and even dialogue were repeated over and over. Finally, I found the characters annoying. How many times can Euphoria refer to herself as emo? And I'm all for love, but it was incessant whining and moaning about what they mean to each other and how wonderful the other one is. Just drove me batty! Despite all that I really did enjoy the story and the world, which was the reason I stuck it out and finished reading.

It is a good and intriguing story but I felt throughout the whole book that there was more potential to the story. The characters were well written and I could relate to them but some of the scenes like the fighting scene was a bit weak and could have been more. I'm not a big fantasy fan but I think for everybody who is into this genre they will love this book!

Not a bad story, just not all it could be. I liked the characters and the basic story. I was reading what I hope was an uncorrected proof as there were many errors in the book and that really bothers me (mostly double and wrong words not caught by autocorrect like using that'll instead of what'll etc). I feel the finally fight scene was a bit weak. It will be interesting to see where these characters go in the next book.

A supposedly ordinary teen, who previously had an encounter with magical forces that left her injured, has to find her hidden power in order to defeat a bad guy from the dark side, with either the help or hindrance of a dark princess she’s falling in love with. (Wow, I can’t believe I managed to encapsulate that, because it’s a lot more complicated.)
What drew me to this book was the violin-playing lady on the cover, but in the end the instrument had very little to do with anything. Right into it there’s a lot of exposition, but it’s well done. It’s strange: I found myself enjoying this without really knowing why. There’s so much introspection going on, all talk and no action, which would usually have bored me, but the two main characters are incredibly fascinating.
There are some genuinely hilarious lines in here. My fave: What was their weakness? Kryptonite? The color yellow? A fluffy kitten? Gah!
Can I still call it over-the-top Emo when the author mentions it. . . again and again? Hell, there’s even a Kylo Ren reference.
So this is one of those stories that’s more about the writing than the plot, but in the end I found it worthwhile.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5

Goodreads Synopsis:
High school sophomore Syl Skye is an ordinary girl. At least, she’s trying to be. School photographer and all-around geek, she introverts hard and keeps her crush on sexy-hot glam-Goth star Euphoria on the down-low. But when a freak accident Awakens her slumbering power, Syl is forced to accept a destiny she never wanted—as the last sleeper-princess of the fair Fae.
Suddenly hunted by the dark Fae, Syl’s pretty sure things can’t get any worse. Until she discovers her secret crush, Euphoria, is really a dark Circuit Fae able to harness the killing magic in technology. Even worse, she’s been sent to destroy Syl. With mean girls and magic and dark Fae trying to kill her, it’ll take more than just “clap if you believe in fairies” to save Syl’s bacon—not to mention, her heart.

My Review:
I was pre approved to read this book on netgalley and after reading the description, decided to give it a shot. I liked the cover, and it sounded like a book I'd like. Ever since she died for about two minutes after her accident, a train crash, everything's been different. Her best friend who saved her life stopped wanting to be her best friend, and has started bullying her. Her dad stopped sending money. Her Glamma, her grandmother, died. Life's been tough lately but Syl is determined to be tougher, especially since she's starting her sophomore year. She's developed a sort of second sight, as she calls it, and is able to determine other's emotions and auras through it. They couldn't get the metal out of her injured leg, and it's stiff and sore every day. She took out the whistle in her kettle because it reminded her too much of the dreams she has about the crash. But this is a new year right? Everything should be different. She takes pictures for her school newspaper, reads and listens to her favourite artist, Euphoria. The book changes viewpoints from Syl to Rouen, a dark fae. A princess, a huntress, an outcast. Euphoria, her stage persona, who plays the violin and hides her true identity. She's controlled by her huntsman, someone she doesn't like one bit, and is forced to do things she'd never do otherwise. When something called the hunt is activated in his voice, she has to do whatever he says. Turns out those stories Syl's glamma used to tell her about fae are actually true, though she's not very inclined to believe them at first. This book is an interesting mix of faeries and circuitry, unlike anything I've read lately. ALthough I'm a few years older than Syl, I didn't really feel too old to be reading this book other than a couple spots. THe viewpoint changes were a bit confusing at first, but I quickly caught on, I only had to re-read a couple pages before it clicked. Circuit fae is a new concept for me and I found it intriguing while I was reading it. Getting infected by the Moribund effectively turns the normal fae into a kind of dark magic cyborg fae, and it is completely new for me. It makes me want to read the next book so I can continue on the story with the characters. Although some of the things the characters said left be cringing in second hand embarrassment, like who would ever say those things, they're so cheesy, it was a good book and I don't regret reading it at all. It was full of action and drama, even though it was high school drama, when I finished it immediately thought about what would happen next. Definitely check it out if you like books about faeries.
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Cheeky, heartfelt, full of magic and mayhem. How could you not love two female protagonists finding themselves and each other in a snarky angsty drama full of fun?