The interactions between the characters felt very genuine. The plot hooked me from the very beginning. I am looking forward to reading the next book!

I really really liked this book! I was sucked in as soon as I started reading and I finished it in a day. I loved the story idea and how the author led us on a journey. I will be recommending this to everyone.

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This first book in a soon to be series, is about two sisters who have been trapped in an abandoned citadel with their mother and nurse for fifteen years. Since the night the younger sister was born and their Paladin father disappeared. Then a stranger shows up and everything changes for the two sisters lives.

I loved this book. The magic was mesmerizing, the romance realistic and swoon-worthy level, and the twists completely unexpected but perfectly logical to follow the narrative of the story. And the bond between the sisters was, of course, the very best part of all.

This novel tells the story of two sisters, Zara and Inara. The two of them are trapped in the citadel because Inara is a paladin. When a boy enters through the hedge that traps them, the two girls lives change forever.

I like Zuhra, but I also liked Inara better. Inara was a more fascinating character because she was quiet, guarded, and unsure of herself. I was interested in learning about her powers. Thus, I was interested in the sisters and how they mature.

Overall, this novel is about self-discovery, family, and love. The characters were all well-developed and interesting. The world-building was confusing and lacked explanations. Still, I recommend for fans of The Star-Touched Queen, City of Brass, and The Forbidden Wish.