Read: August 5th - August 26th
Format: E-book
Rating: 2.5 stars rounded down

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review

This books is a super easy read, and it has some interesting plot things going on, but overall, it was a miss for me. I probably would have DNF-ed if not for the easiness of the read. None of the puzzle solutions felt earned. The characters just ended up knowing most of the answers. And while I guess the twists were set up, they also felt pretty meh.

I think that sums up my feelings pretty well. Everything just came across as meh to me. None of the character relations felt as deep as they were trying to be, the narration felt juvenile (it being YA is not an excuse), and I just overall didn't care. Which is unfortunate because, even if I didn't get the random inclusion of the Roman gods still existing and being known to the world, I did enjoy the idea behind the plot. Well, the initial plot. Sorta rolled my eyes as the end result came about.

Others could probably enjoy this more, but unfortunately, it isn't for me.

Sana Gupta believes that she is due to inherit her mother's fortune and manor upon her eighteenth birthday. However, she's dismayed to discover when she returns home that 3 strangers have been invited to compete in a game of riddles, not just for the estate and the inheritance, but for a flower created by the gods that can grant any wish. Sana sets out to discover the truth about her mother's apparent death, her connection to these strangers, and how she can be the overall winner of this twisted game.

The first half of this book was a bit of a struggle for me, and I found it surprisingly boring. The second half was quicker-paced and held my attention. Sana was grating on my nerves in the first half, which did not help, but she improved tremendously as a character by the end of the story. Overall, not a bad story.

Withholding feedback for this book until a Send to kindle and/or Send to Kobo option is made available. It is difficult for me to read the entirety of this book on a computer or a tablet/phone.