Member Review

This is my first Rebecca Ross book and it will definitely not be my last. This is an epic start to an amazing YA fantasy series. It captivated me from the beginning and I have absolutely no idea how I can wait until 2024 for the next book!

I completely immersed myself into the story. The dual POV narration was amazing, especially with the letter writing. Listening to this book was an entrancing experience. I did not stop once I started. Rebecca's writing style is lyrical and absolutely perfect for an atmospheric audio experience!

The characters are so well developed and I thought the pacing of their relationship was good, if not a little slow at the beginning. The rivals to lovers trope did remind me of You've Got Mail. I found myself completely in love with both Iris and Roman. The magic of the typewriters and letters gives me all the warm and fuzzy feelings.

Even though the story did cover some serious topics such alcoholism, grief, loss of a loved one, violence, they story itself is ultimately about hope, love and acceptance. While I would like to see a bit more world building, it did not take anything away from the story line. I am sure I will get more of that in the next book.

Thank you to Net Galley, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Young Listeners, Rebecca, Ross, Alex Wingfield and Rebecca Norfolk for this fantastic audio ARC.