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I didn’t think I was going to get approved for this one but wanted it so badly. So I was ecstatic when Penguin Young Readers Group approved me for the ARC. Big big thank you!!!

Overall: 4 stars

This is for YA and I kept the expectations and parameters open minded for that. This is overall a cozier good read. It is a nice light read to take a break with between heavier books. I can see myself re-reading this and I am def looking to pre-order the next installment.

Pros:
-Cover is beautiful
-MULAN-y premise (girl pretending to be a boy) mixed with murder mystery? Here.for.it.
-The friends and friendships! I particularly love when someone that’s not liked a lot in the beginning grows to be close.

Cons:
-This seemed more like sci-fi than fantasy
-Politics mirror and remind of Hunger Games.
-A bit predictable but was enjoyable nonetheless
-Things were a bit too easy and conveniently resolved.

Overall, good! I will be picking up the second installment for sure.