This was such an amazing debut! I loved everything about it and the world was very interesting. I can't wait to see what's in store for the next two books, I'm very excited!

I've been sitting here for quite a while trying to find the words to describe this book.
20 minutes and a melted popsicle later, the only word I can say is - wow. WOW.

I'm trying to love this book in a totally normal healthy way but I am failing - MISERABLY.
For starters, let me say this was my first dark academia book and I was very unsure about what I should expect. That being said, this was the most beautiful, haunting, stunning book that I've picked up in a WHILE and I am so, so glad I was able to experience it. The plot twists, the complicated feelings, the mystery, the Blackness, all of it, I could WEEP. This book was so addicting - and each character was so well thought out and layered, oh my goodness.

Kidan and Susenyos, oh my God. When the enemies to lovers are actually ENEMIES to lovers >>>>
I love them I love them I love them.

In summary, I'm obsessed. I've watched the author's journey on Tiktok progress since 2022 (I believe) and I am SO happy to see this entire tale unfold. Bravo, Tigest Girma! I can't wait to see what's next.

What an absolutely amazing book! It’s such an original take on a world where vampires and humans must co-exist. The human protagonist, Kidan, is strong and intelligent; I appreciated such a powerful female lead. The world-building was perfect and I felt fully immersed. I can’t wait to recommend this to others and I look forward to the rest of the series. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read!

Wow! This was a rollercoaster. I LOOOOVE seeing vampire books making a comeback and this one was so unique! The worldbuilding was fascinating and not something I’ve ever read before. I loved learning about how the house laws worked, and I love the detail about memories being shared depending on where blood is drawn from.

Kidan and Susyenos had suuuuch a complicated relationship! I could never guess what they’d do next. The plot was pretty entertaining, though I did get a little bored around the 70% mark. The ending was intriguing though and I’ll be on the lookout for the sequel!