Let's just start with this strikingly beautiful cover. It is art! I must have it on my shelves and perhaps on my wall. I received a preview excerpt of the book from Netgalley and the publisher.

I've finished. Of course the sampler left on a hanger. This will be a best seller for sure. There's so much here and it's a page turner. I don't read many books like this anymore so, my opinion is of a novice. However, I know good writing and plot. Based upon what I've read thus far, I'd recommend and will definitely buy a copy for myself.

I am totally hooked. I don't normally read excerpts but I had to make an exception to this one. Ugh, now I just wish I had the full book. Why is March so far off?

seems super interesting so far! i wish there was more!

I need to be honest. This was way better that I expected. You know when people hype something up so much that when you actually make the time to read it that it isn't what you was expecting? That is what I was expecting. But this book, only six chapters in, and I am super excited for what comes next. So excited I'm pre-ordering.

As a South Asian reader and writer and agent, this book was such a breath of fresh air! I loved the writing, the atmosphere, the world building and the incorporation of real issues into the story. Thank you for this! I've pre-ordered and have already recommended to my friends.

I went all click-happy when I saw the cover for this on NetGalley, not even realizing that it was a preview instead of the full book. Suffice it to say that I'm super-excited and jonesing for an early copy. Here's hoping the full ARC will be available soon! *crossing fingers*

This is seriously one of the most stunning books I've ever read. I love the pacing and all the characters, and the voice is just SO good! I can't wait for the full book!!

I was really anticipating this book ever since I read the premise and saw it was a YA fantasy novel, but being able to read an excerpt made it so much better (or worse if I realised how long it would take until the date it's released.
There's a lot of diversity in the book and that made me so happy, especially seeing a lot of POC. I'm really excited to see how everything developes but so far I'm really enjoying the story and most of all, the characters.
Both protagonists seem very interesting and brave, and I cannot wait to read the entire book! Definitely it's going to be on my most anticipated releases next year!

I did not even read the full excerpt because I know it will just torment me to not have all of it. But I absolutely adore what I read, I love the cover, and I can't wait to read the whole book.