Status Updates From Beyond the Ruby Veil (Beyon...

I want a friendship like ale and emanuela

Well, this escalated quickly.

This first chapter is an excellent example of setting up a seemingly unlikeable character but making her kind of likeable due to her sheer audacity.

these characters have no real plan. It's a little chaotic.

I was a little wary when I read the author bio and it said, writes books with unlikable characters. That's a potential red flag statement. I also didn't know if I was in the mood for fantasy, but the cover grabbed my attention, so I wanted to read it.
It's not that bad so far. Very quick. Emmanuela is really not very nice. Slytherin energy is strong. But I too am a Slytherin, so I don't hate her.