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The creativity of this book impressed me! The premise is fascinating: an abandoned child grows up to be a woman who lives a criminal life. She possesses a terrible and frightening power that connects her to an ancient goddess of death entombed in the catacombs beneath the city whose essence leaks out like poison.
Unfortunately for her, she is noticed by the King and High Priest who want her to spy on the charismatic but untrustworthy crown prince. She is put under the charge of a dour, handsome ...more
Unfortunately for her, she is noticed by the King and High Priest who want her to spy on the charismatic but untrustworthy crown prince. She is put under the charge of a dour, handsome ...more

This was a little insane and very cool. I am worried about where/how it's going to go from here. I think it could plummet very easily, but I am hoping for the best. I love Whitten's writing and the cool pantheon and magical system she created.
Also the three mains and their messy MESSY relationship were everything. Despite that though... that ending has be quaking in my boots. Onto Hemlock Queen. ...more
Also the three mains and their messy MESSY relationship were everything. Despite that though... that ending has be quaking in my boots. Onto Hemlock Queen. ...more

Oct 18, 2022
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