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This wasn't for me. I picked it up for the (let me call it heavily inspired) cover and description comparing it to Zodiac Academy and Crescent City and it started out strong enough that it made me think such comparisons did the book a disservice. I especially liked Godric's introduction. The farther in I got tho, and the more SJMisms surfaced (angelhole was especially rough) along with the expansion of the world, the more disappointed I got. The final straw was Wen herself because as it turns out there is such a thing as too much banter? Snark? Really weird comebacks? I don't know what to call it but it exhausted me. I can see it being a fun read after a lot more editing but as it is, it's not for me.

“…the Apocalypse didn’t turn out to be about the End of Days.”

“But the world we humans knew did end, if not in the way we thought it would. It’s now a whole new world-Afterworld-because of one tiny difference.
We now have Hell-and Heaven-on earth.”

Survival has a name. And that name is Wen.

This heroine is everything my inner warrior screams for! She is fierce, sarcastic, witty, brave, and loyal! Most importantly, she doesn’t take any crap, angel or demon. 👊 I’m totally fan girling!

Y’all I have giggled out loud and highlighted and bookmarked like every other page 💁🏻‍♀️

HOLY (pun intended) ADDICTING! 😁

This book marks the beginning of an epic journey and series! I need all the books yesterday. 🙇🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️

Olivia Pharos has created an incredible world filled with mystery and adventure. The imagery takes you there. Her words pull you in with no regard to things like I dunno a job or life outside of Celestial Academy: Essence. #PharosPhanatics

Do yourself a favor and get on the waitlist and mark your calendar to get this book in December!! You can thank me later.