I went into this book on reputation alone. I didn't read the blurb. I heard that it was good and a fantasy. I had not read any reviews before reading. I tried to go into reading it with as little bias as possible. All I knew was that some bloggers and reviewers opinions who I trust enjoyed reading it. I am glad that I read Mirage because it was an epic fantasy that swept me off my feet.

The plot moved kind of slowly. But it didn't bother me because the characters were incredible and kept my attention. Amani was a compassionate and brave character who amazed me throughout the story. I found myself loving her through the entire book. But my favorite character was actually Maram. I hated her so much in the beginning, but I feel like her character arc and the changes she went through were more important. I also love star-crossed lovers so the romance got me by the heartstrings.

Every relationship was built up slowly. Tiny intimate moments meant so much as the characters grow closer to one another. Intimate moments held the right amount of intensity with the writing as well. I felt emotionally attached to the characters. As a person who doesn't like contemporary romance much, I loved this book, where a lot of the focus was on the romance. I can only attribute that to good writing and amazing character development.

I found myself so immersed in the culture of the world that Mirage was set in. The world building really made this one stand out. It felt like reading Aladdin, only set on a different planet. The culture was so important and was a big part in the story. I had a hard time pronouncing some of the things in my head, but since the information wasn't dumped on you all at once, but rather given piece by piece it didn't bother me that some things were hard to pronounce. It is clear that this is a story influenced by Arab culture, or Middle Eastern culture, which made this story so unique and so beautiful.

When I got to the end I was crushed that it was over. I wanted more. Luckily, this is a series. Trust me when I tell you that this is one release you don't want to miss. The only book that I can compare it to is The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson, if you like that book you will enjoy this one. I found it hard to believe that this was Somaiya Daud's debut novel, but I will be following for the rest of the series and anything else she comes out with.

I received an advanced review copy from Netgalley and Flat iron books.

Mirage is a wonderfully written story of rebellion, deceit, and slow-burn romance. If you liked The Diabolic or The Wrath and the Dawn, you will definitely love Mirage!

Amani’s world has been conquered by the cruel Vathek empire, and one day Amani is forced to become the secret body double to the Princess Maram. Mirage was such a delightful book to read. I could feel the tension and stress that Amani could as she tried to be a successful body double and impersonator. I was nearly holding my breath during every interaction she had.

One aspect of Mirage that impressed me most was the world building. Mirage, a sci-fi/fantasy novel, takes place in space, across different planets and their moons. Space is a very interesting setting, and it works well with the traditional aspects of Daud’s story.

Perhaps my favorite aspect of Mirage is how complex the characters are. At first glance, Maram seems like the likely villain of the story, but overtime I came to sympathize for her. Stories with complex characters, where the lines between good and bad are blurred, are my favorite. The relationships are all complex and confusing at times. I especially enjoyed how realistic the romance was. There’s nothing like a love-at-first-sight story to make me immediately lose interest in a story. Daud wrote a lovely, slow-burn romance that was realistic.

In the end I gave Mirage four stars. I look forward to reading the second book in a couple years. The first book set the stage for what is sure to be an action packed trilogy!

I won this arc from netgalley, I'm so glad that I did. It was a beautiful read. Its rare In the books I've read where A strong female lead bridges the differences between herself and the enemy. This book has middle eastern flare, with sci fi. Throw im some romance, it's pretty satisfying. I will wait for the next book. And hope that Her Heigness comes around!
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This book was good, it wasn’t mind blowing amazing or shook me to my core but it wasn’t bad either.

The world building is absolutely fantastic in this story, very poetic and beautiful.

I really enjoyed the space aspects of this, and I wish there was a little bit more to it.
I also really enjoyed Amani and her character, I liked her relationship with Maram and how it grows. I also thought the love interest wasn’t a bad one, it wasn’t horribly instalove but kind of was too.
The ending was very subtle and could pretty much be used as a stand-alone but it does leave you wanting to know what’s going to happen next. Definitely a set up book for a series, but interesting enough as a stand alone.

During the middle it got very calm and more about the love interest and relationship and that was okay but I would have liked more action. The first half was amazing and then it just slowed down, still wasn’t bad though!!


I wish I knew more of the words used throughout this book so I would grasp more lol. I guess I need to get a dictionary, or if it had a glossary that would be cool.

The worldbuilding in this story was amazing! I loved how Somaiya Daud built up the backstory gradually, allowing the reader to experience the story without getting bogged down by historical details. The different main players each brought their own unique perspective to the story, so that even though the focus was on Amani and Idris, the reader gets to know the others characters in-depth as well, particularly one who is seemingly the villain - Maram, our heroine's kidnapper and look-alike. I am so excited about the journey we are about to go on with this series!

In a world where happiness is rebellion, anything that brings a spark of joy to life is squashed before it can take root. Amani knows this firsthand, having been kidnapped during a coming-of-age ceremony, stripped of her identity, and tortured into serving as the body double of the notoriously cruel Princess Maram vak Mathis. Learning quickly that outward showings of rebellion will lead to more pain, she hides her strong will from the princess and pretends to submit to her plans. But upon meeting the princess' betrothed, Idris ibn Salih, she realizes that pretending has just become more difficult. Idris is the last surviving heir of the old Analaan royal family, and as part of their surrender, his hand has been given to Maram in marriage. But while he appears complacent on the outside, he feels quite differently, and soon Amani and Idris come together in the biggest form of rebellion of them all: love.

Amani was a strong, courageous character who went through a lot in such a short period of time. Her moments of snark and wit made you realize she hadn't given up hope, and her true belief in a better world was evident in each kind action she did. Even her actions toward Maram later on show how inspiring her character was. She is an excellent role model for all ages. Idris was not the focus of the story, but given he was the love interest, I definitely want to touch on his character a bit. His courage was also very impressive, given the situation he found himself in - robbed of his heritage, engaged to the woman whose father killed his family, and forced to pretend that his love for Amani didn't exist. Their love was so heartbreaking and I loved seeing it grow and develop throughout the story. He was truly kind, when a lot of other people would be bitter and cruel as a result of their circumstances. It made me want to see more of him, and I eagerly read hoping to see another glimpse of him in the story.

I eagerly await the next book in the series! I am so impressed by the intricacy of this author's writing, and it's sure to be the start of an inspiring adventure!

This may be a 300+ page book, but it flies by so fast. It reads as one huge character because everything flows together so well.
The story follows the main character Amani, she's a wise but brave character. She has a love for poetry and her family. But when she is kidnapped she gets a different adventure then what she wanted. Body double are one of my favorite things to read about because it causes so much drama. My favorite thing about this book was the culture in this world. I want to know more about all the different cultures, and how they play off one another. I found the world building and writing is an overall joy to read.
I like the relationships between the three main characters Amani, Princess Maram, and Idris. The push and pull between them and how they play off each other.
Therefore this is a book worth the read, grab your favorite drink and get lost in these pages!

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book and the characters. I enjoyed the relationships formed and pushed in this book. The storyline was enjoyable as well, I didn't love how dark it was at times though. I liked how the main character loved her culture and heritage, it was nice to read. It was a dark story with an enjoyable twist for sure. The plot moved along well and was enjoyable to read.

I had a hard time getting into this one initially. I felt like the beginning was a bit rushed, and I didn’t have very much time to connect with Amani before being launched into the plot. Also, since it is sci-fi, there’s a lot of names of people groups places to keep track of, and this made it a little challenging at times to understand what was going on.

However, once I did start connecting with the characters, I loved it. It was wonderful to (finally!) meet a heroine who was gentle and kind, and even though she was in the midst of horrible circumstances, she didn’t let them change her into a hardened, cynical warrior. Amani was compassionate, even to her enemies, and I absolutely loved that. Her relationship with Maram was my favorite part of the whole book. My only quibble with her was that she fell in love far too quickly, and I just couldn’t quite ship the romance. (They hardly knew each other! How could they possibly be in love already?) It did get better though as the relationship developed, and I have hopes for the sequel(s).

The sci-fi setting didn’t play a major role in the story. Yes, they use spaceships and blasters. Yes, they travel from planet to moon to plant. However, the story could have just as easily been set in a fictional country, or even a historical setting, and the plot wouldn’t have changed too much.

Overall, I’m rating Mirage 4 stars. Amani is a breath of fresh air on the YA scene, and I hope that she’ll show readers that it’s okay to love, and be compassionate and gentle, and at the same time still be incredibly strong.

Recommended for Ages 14 and up

Cultural Elements
Most of the characters are either Andalaan or Vathek. Maram is both. The Andalaans are described as having dark skin and hair. The Vathek have paler skin, and silver hair. The Vatheks have strong racial prejudice against the Andalaans.

Profanity/Crude Language Content
One reference ("Silence is the most ----- criticism").

Romance/Sexual Content
Several passionate kisses, semi-detailed. Mentions of touching, and desire. One poem seems very erotic in nature, though it's not explicit. In one scene, it's not entirely clear how far the characters get intimately.

Spiritual Content
The religion revolves around Dihya, the male deity, and Massinia, the female prophet. Massinia is rumored to return one day to her people. Tesleets, a sort of mythical bird, as shown to be messengers of Dihya and good omens. One character is largely viewed as being Massinia returned, though she is not actually Massinia.

Note: the religion is very important to the characters, and heavily influences their actions and the plot. While it is a made-up religion, it seemed to have strong influences from both Islam and Christianity, without being an allegory or having a clear connection to either. I could see younger readers easily becoming confused by this, so parents should be aware and willing to discuss with their kids the themes in this book.

Violent Content
Semi-graphic descriptions of wounds, killings, and attacks, mostly by the brutal Vathek.

Drug Content
Characters drink wine.

Breath-taking. Nerve-wracking. Romantic. Gorgeous. Strong. Sensitive. Brilliant. WOW! I am already looking forward to the sequel.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital ARC of "Mirage" by Somaiya Daud. The writing style had my attention immediately. It is full of emotion and honesty. The world building is breath taking. It is magical and beautiful. This is the type of world building that transports you to the world and keeps the reader mesmerized. The characters are well described and relatable. The main characters are full of vitality and are very interesting. I will definitely be purchasing a copy for the library.

Amani is kidnapped and forced to act as a body double for the kingdom's disliked princess. She must never forget how dangerous it is if she wants to survive to go back home. Readers will delight in this richly told fantasy novel.

This book was one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and it did not disappoint. The worldbuilding is lavish and expansive; I was completely immersed in this sci fi/fantasy world inspired by the author's Moroccan heritage. I die for a good genre-blending novel, and MIRAGE brought that in spades. Planets! In! Epic! Fantasy! Yes please, I need more, thank you.

It's hard not to fall in love with Amani. Her arc over the course of the book is profound, and I loved watching her become the assertive badass she is by the end of the book. Honestly, though, I have a soft spot a mile wide for Maram. She's cruel and abusive, but the author draws her with sympathetic strokes that make it hard not to see the humanity in here as well. Also, I mean, Idris: hello. Yes. He's incredible. You will adore him. Promise.

MIRAGE is everything I love about court intrigue, forbidden romance, mean girls, and high-stakes espionage. It's wonderful.

This book was another that I liked a lot more than I thought I would. 2018 has been the year for books y'all.

Mirage by Somaiya Daud is intelligently and creatively written and I absolutely cannot wait to continue the story when the next book comes out. I did feel as though the book has somewhat of an abrupt ending, but that's probably because I didn't want the book to end anyways.

This book is both sci-fi and fantasy, and I think that when those two genres are tied together, it makes for an awesome world, and story-telling.

The world-building at first was confusing as this story takes place on several different moons (which is super cool, by the way). After getting into the story more, the setting of the book made more sense and I really enjoyed it.

The characters..
wow. Just wow. The characters are so well written, and I don't want to spoil anything but our main character (Amani), the princess (Maran), and Idris have such differing personalities and the way that they grow and ebb through the story was just spectacular.

I'm just going to leave it here, and stop rambling. If you haven't added this book to your TBR, do it now!

If you enjoy books with a sci-fi, fantasy feel, with some romance, deep plots and friendship, then I 110% recommend that you add this book to your TBR!

Thank you to the publisher and to Netgalley for sending me an e-ARC of this book.
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You never know what world you’re about to delve into when you first start a book. And believe me, the world Somaiya Daud created in Mirage was completely unexpected. This novel is so saturated with culture, hell, it basically bleeds it. I loved how while this novel is technically set in an alternate, future-ish scifi universe, it is a meld of new and old. It’s sci-fi that could be fantasy, could be historical, there’s even a touch of magical realism here and there. It’s one of those novels that you almost need to re-read immediately after to capture every detail.

Mirage centers on Amani, an eighteen-year-old woman on the cusp of adulthood. Her world is a small backwaters moon. Her family comes from a line of farmers. And her life is simple, albeit shadowed by the oppression of the brutal Vathek empire. Despite all of this, Amani is rich, especially in comparison to some of the later main characters. She has grown up knowing her background, her culture, her language, despite the Vathek occupation and their determination to erase other cultures and religions. She is a dreamer, living on lyrical old-world poetry and mythology of gods and history past. And while she dreams of receiving a sign from Dihya (a religious entity) for an adventure outside of her isolated moon, she isn’t quite prepared for what that means.

“I’d dreamed forever of leaving Cadiz, of visiting other star systems in our galaxy. But I’d never thought I would be taken against my will. I was dragged through the building, pulled onto a ship, silent and numb, then finally deposited in a holding cell.”

The novel begins with Amani being whisked away from her coming of age ceremony on Cadiz, taken in secret to the royal palace. Here, she discovers she is nearly twin to the cruel half-Vathek Princess Maram. And because Princess Maram is hated amongst the star system, she needs a body double, someone ready to imitate her completely, even in death.

I enjoyed Amani - she finds strength in her situation, and has to make a couple of big decisions that decide how her fate plays out. She places her trust a little too quickly, but isn’t unintelligent. We do have love, and while it’s obvious as to the reasons why the characters fall in love so quickly, I can’t quite pin it as instalove.

Overall, Mirage is a fast, smart read, but moreso because you’re interested in the developing characters than the events that take place. The end conflict’s logic threw me off a bit, but I realize Daud’s strength isn’t plot, it’s setting. Mirage’s rich background and cruelties mirror both Moroccan history and colonialism (think 19th-century British imperialism). It’s also seeped in tradition of Arabic poetry, which I loved.

I am 100% behind Veronica Roth and what she said about the novel.

“Mirage is full of characters who feel like they existed long before the story began, and a rich world that is as beautiful as it is cruel.”

This is definitely a top book of 2018.

Mirage: 4.25 stars

Mirage 4/5
Mirage starts out fast paced. In the prologue it’s revealed that there’s an assassin: he takes aim and fires. Twice.
What a great start! Count me in!

From there we get to know the main character, Amani. She is a dreamer, values tradition, and loves her family even though they are on the losing side of a royal takeover on a far away moon planet. On the night of a sacred ceremony, Amani is kidnapped and doesn’t know the reason why.
It is then revealed that she is an identical physical match to the princess, basically a twin. The princess, Maram, is not a kind woman, and is feared and hated by her people (hence the need for a body double). Amani has to learn how to navigate this new situation.
This sounds like a great plot, but it takes a long while to build the setting. She has to learn how to navigate the political world, replicate Princess Maram’s cold and strong mannerisms- and is beaten when she does not succeed. After a few months, Amani is tested and passes. The stand-ins then get more difficult. You’d think there be a lot of action but it’s mostly attending parties, talking to secret revels, and getting to know Maram’s fiancé, Idris. (He is a cutie, I must say.)
The one thing that kept me from giving Mirage a five star review is that even though the prologue was a good teaser, all of the action takes place within about 4 quick chapters at the end. There are plenty of opportunities to describe the actual action scenes, but it’s not taken. All of the detail is in 80% after Amani’s kidnapping and before the assassin arrives. It was worth it in the end though.

The ending is a real winner. I’ve read PLENTY of YA novels about how love is enough to soar and be who you are and blah blah blah. It didn’t end the way I’d believed it would, and we have a little bit of a cliffhanger for Amani’s journey to continue. It’s SO GOOD! She such a strong female to endure all that she does, and I admire it. I loved the later interactions with Maram, she developed so well during the story. Idris was sweet and a pleasure to read about as well.
I am eagerly awaiting the sequel and can’t wait to continue, hopefully with more doing than planning and preparing.

I received this book for free from Netgalley and Publisher/author in exchange for honest review.

This book was just amazing. I loved the world building in the book. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. This book was fast paced and full of adventure. It is a sci-fi book but definitely fits for those into fantasy as well. Also lets not forget the beauty of this book cover!

The author did a great job translating this story. I recommend this book.

ARC provided by Flatiron (Macmillan) in exchange for an honest review

Mirage follows Amani, a teen who is captured by imperial droids and taken to serve as the body double for Princess Maram; a cruel and hated princess of the Vathek empire. Amani is forced to shed her old identity. She undergoes cosmetic surgery to remove her daan (a religious tattoo with a lot of meaning to her) and receives rigorous lessons on Princess Maram’s personality and mannerisms. Maram is so hated that her life is in jeopardy every time she makes public appearances, therefore Amani takes her place during these functions. If Amani even steps a toe out of line, she is physically beaten and verbally berated.

However, despite the horrors of this new life, Amani finds comfort in poetry and Idris, Princess Maram’s fiancé. Idris and Amani share a common past. Maram’s father had used his forces to “purge” all rebellious groups (including Idris’s family), and has eradicated all customs and language of the rebels.

Now I will discuss a few things that I liked and disliked!

The Good:

• The culture. This book is Moroccan inspired, which provided such stunning imagery! I loved reading about the traditions and familial heritage. The fact that it was also woven with sci-fi space elements was such a unique twist! I’ve never read anything like this before. On a more serious note, cultural erasure is a very prominent theme throughout the story.
• The romance. Okay, hear me out. While I’m not usually a fan of insta-love, I have to give major props to this one. Knowing ahead of time that Amani was going to have to spend a lot of time with Idris pretty much had me expecting insta-love from the very beginning. So I was totally cool with that. I thought their relationship was organic and beautifully written.
• The friendships. So many morally ambiguous friendships blossom which makes Amani question if she’s doing the right thing or betraying her own family.
• The politics. The politics are mean and cruel, but I’m a big fan of dark politics.

The Bad (but not really):

• The insta-love. I mentioned this earlier as being a good thing, but if you are really not a fan of any insta-love whatsoever, then this might not be your favorite read. I still highly recommend you give it a chance, though!

(That’s it. I really loved everything! LOL)

Mirage was such a joy to read. I wasn’t expecting so many Sci-Fi elements but it was such a pleasant surprise. If you’re into YA sci-fi/fantasy then I recommend you pick up this book on August 28th, 2018!

THEY WERE ON A MOON.
The first thing that made me excited was this fact. That’s so cool. And so different!! It reminded me to a degree of the Red Rising series with the sci-fi esque pieces of this novel. I love when authors take risks and explore cultures and worlds that aren’t often seen!

I loved the depth of the main characters. Amani maintained who she was during all the uproar. Maram had a lovely character arc, and the author left a solid suspense for the second book. Idris was totally adorable and the story between him and Amani is precious and sweet.

The story flowed well as I discovered the world Daud built. There was the right touch of drama that actually let you feel for the characters rather than wondering why there was too much going on. The action scenes weren’t huge, but were written well. There was a larger focus on the politics of Ziyaana [the palace] and how Amani was able to navigate as a body double. Though, unlike some stories the politics enhanced the story rather than took away. You weren’t stuck reading drawn-out council meetings.

They’re aspects of religion throughout the book. It is a guiding factor for different tribes and I thought it was very well done. Nothing was in your face, but you understood the importance of their God to them. It guided their choices and gave more of a background into what characters actions were occurring and better yet, why they were happening.

True YA, no language [which is awesome]. A few kiss scenes that are sweet and appropriate. Some violence, but nothing gruesome.

Thank you to Netgalley and Flatiron Books for the digital ARC!

This book is going to be on my top ten reads for the year list I just know it. Mirage is a wonderful addition to the YA SFF genre and Daud does a impeccable job blending her background and culture space odyssey. This story is a blend of antiquity of historical cultures and a stark dictatorship set in space with the encompassing technological advances..

Amani is kidnapped from her family and take to the heart of the Vathek empire. Her resemblance to the empire's heir forces her to become her double, and her life is the consequence of failure. Amani eventually realizes that there might be more to the cruel princess than there appears to be, and decides to join the rebellion to bring back their culture. Amani doesn't find agency she takes it and makes use of the horrible position she has been put in.

The writing in this book was poetic, and no plot point was extraneous or uneeded. Each setting was built excellently and the cultures were rich and beautiful. I loved how complex each of the characters were and that the characters seemed to understand empathy and forgiveness even for the most horrible characters.

I cannot wait for the next book! Thank you to the publisher for sending me an ARC.

“On a small moon orbiting a large planet, in a small farmhouse in a small village, there was a box, and in this box was a feather.”

Mirage is a magical, wonderful, important, gift to the YA SFF world. From characters I fell in love with, to the messages about the importance of your culture and your family, to the most lyrical and beautiful writing. I loved this story with my whole heart, and I can’t wait for the rest of the world to fall in love with it.

This story is an ownvoices Moroccan inspired story about a young girl named Amani, who has known nothing but oppression on the moon that she and her family live on. She and her family are farmers, trying to live the best life possible, even with the constant heartbreak surrounding them.

“You learned a different sort of fear when you grew up in a village like mine. Fear of hunger. Fear of Imperial droids. Fear of the low hum that came with Imperial probes. But that fear taught you endurance—you could let its unwavering presence wear you down, or you could learn to stand up despite it.”

In this galaxy, the Vathek rule, and are slowly trying to erase other cultures, religions, and beliefs around them. While also trying to do any and everything to ensure there is no uprising or rebellion. But the rebels have been planning, and calculating, and waiting, and will do anything to make sure that the Vath do not continue to oppress and rise.

Amani has finally turned eighteen, which means she gets to finally celebrate her coming of age with others in her village. She has been looking forward to this day, and the blessing that will be bestowed upon her, for her entire life. And Amani is able to get her daan, a tattoo that means everything to her; her family, her faith, her inheritance. But the celebration gets crashed and quickly comes to a terrible end.

“I’d dreamed forever of leaving Cadiz, of visiting other star systems in our galaxy. But I’d never thought I would be taken against my will. I was dragged through the building, pulled onto a ship, silent and numb, then finally deposited in a holding cell.”

Amani gets kidnapped by imperial droids and flown to the royal empire. Upon arrival, she soon realized the reason she was taken; she is nearly identical to the Princess Maram, the heir to the throne, a girl who is cruel, and is wicked, and is disliked by both sides of her people, because she is half of the other. Maram’s father conquered Andala, and violated galactic law, so the only way he could keep the planet was to marry and have a child, so Maram was born. And Maram has a half-sister that very much does not think that Maram should rule, and she might be willing to do anything to make sure of it.

Maram is in fear for her life, so she rationalizes abducting Amani and forcing her to make her public appearances, while promising her death if she fails to be convincing. Amani is thrown into a world that she has never known, while being constantly reminded of the family, culture, and traditions she had to leave behind.

Maram’s father also murdered most of the families that lead the resistance against him conquering their planet, even though they did surrender. A boy named Idris, was spared from the Purge, as a reminder what would happen if people tried to oppose this new ruler. But he was also promised to be married to Maram once she comes of age, so she will forever be tied to the planet her father bloodily conquered.

Trigger warnings and content warnings for kidnapping, physical abuse quite frequently and heartbreakingly, war themes, death, murder, forced body alterations, talk and depiction of sever grief and trauma.

“He a prince and I a slave in all but name. There was no happy ending to this story, no way for the two of us to make one.”

And Amani is forced to play so many roles, while she convincingly has to pretend to be a princess whose father has taken so much from so many. And Amani is therefore thrown into a world of politics, betrayals, secrets, and even love.

This book beautifully illustrates that we are not the actions of our parents and the terrible things that humans are capable of doing. We are only our actions, and we are only held accountable for our actions, and for the actions we choose to repent for.

“We are not responsible for what cruel masters enact in our name.”

This book perfectly talks about family, culture, religion, traditions, and the things we are willing to do for them and in the name of them. Honor and believing in something are one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful, forces in any galaxy. And standing up for your convictions is sometimes the only thing we have in this world. Never, ever, stop believing.

“When Dihya wanted to give you a sign He slipped the feather into your hand. When He wanted to command you to a calling, to take action, He sent the bird itself.”

The book amazingly showcases how important friendships can be, and how loneliness can take many forms. Everyone deals with depression, grief, and trauma differently. And sometimes an unexpected friendship can be the thing that makes you feel even a little bit better. Kindness truly is sometimes the best thing that we can give to another living soul.

Overall, Somaiya Daud’s debut SFF novel blew me away. I loved this with my entire heart and soul. This book is beautiful, this book is powerful, and this book is completely captivating. I never wanted to put this down, and I can’t wait to see what comes next. Don’t sleep on this book, friends. Preorder this before it’s August 28th release!