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The world Laura created in Darkland is truly a work of art. I can only imagine the sunset sun reflecting off the crystal surfaces of Neverland. And even my vivid imagination can't probably recreate the heavenly scene. I know it's supposed to be "dark" and "scary," but if my prison looked similar to Darkland, would I really mind spending eternity there? Especially when there's a chance to meet Khaos?
Count. Me. In. 🖐 I volunteer as Human Dust right now! 🤭

On a more serious note, reading about a character like Cassie is so liberating. Her chaos, her multifaceted personality, her questionable morality, and her humanity make you less ashamed of your own chaos and imperfections. This is a "flawed" FMC that's even more lovable because of her quirks, flaws, and imperfections, not in spite of them. It makes you feel like "if she can do it, so can I." Because, in reality, everyone has a bit of Cassie in them; everyone is capable of surving countless horrors and being their own hero.

I love Laura's creativity. This book is so unexpected. When you think you've figured things out, ups! There's a corner. And a plot twist just around it. I sometimes get bored when reading books with trials, as many of them are similar or have the same vibe. However, this was definitely not the case here. Every trial has been so well thought out and so out of the ordinary; with just the right amount of whimsical, eerie, and dangerous vibes.

You'll have to forgive me, but I can't shut up about how much I really really loved it that in the end, Cassie saved herself. So many of us wait all our lives for Prince Charming to come and save us, when in reality, we have all the power we need to escape our own manacles. We just need to remember it's there.

This book made me dream; it inspired me to look beyond appearances. Cause in Neverland, nothing is as it seems. I loved every minute I spent immersed in this world, every deadly game, every twist and turn, and every sweet moment with Cassie and Khaos. Ultimately, it is a story I'll keep thinking about long after I turned the last page. 🩵🩷💜

I can only count myself as one of the lucky ones to have had the chance of reading an ARC of this masterpiece. I will forever be grateful to you, Laura, for the opportunity to be part of your team! After reading your first book, The Crimson Snow, I knew that wherever you'll go, I'll follow. And whatever you'll write, I'll read. My little heart can't contain all the excitement of the next stories you'll bring into this world. But I'll be right here patiently (or very impatiently) waiting. 🙈🫶

☆FINAL RATINGS: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
☆YA/NA/A: NA
☆G�����鷡:
- Fantasy
- Romantasy
☆POV: Single POV, First Person
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- Morally grey MMC
- Morally grey FMC
- Gods & Goddesses
- Plot twists
- Deadly trials
- Forced Proximity
- Betrayal
- The chosen one
- Riddles
- Loss of memories
- Enemies to lovers
- He falls first
☆CHARACTERS: 👥️👥️👥️👥️👥�� /5
☆WRITING: ✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️ /5
☆PLOT: 📜📜📜📜📜 /5
☆MYSTERY: 🔎🔎🔎🔎🔎 /5
☆ROMANCE: 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 /5
☆SPICE: 🌶🌶
☆ENEMIES-TO-LOVERSNESS: 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 /5
☆CLIFFHANGER: ✔️

Now I'll leave you with my favourite quote:
『Khaos laughed softly, pulling me closer, his breath brushing my ear. “I think you were wrong, Cassie.�� “Doubtful,�� I whispered, letting my head rest lightly against his shoulder. “Hear me out on this one,�� he murmured, his voice dipping into something almost tender. “You were incredibly, irrevocably wrong. Purely and obsessively—�� “I get it, Khaos,�� I sighed, fighting the urge to smile wider. “Go ahead. Enlighten me. Tell me why I was so wrong.�� “When you said this palace was the most beautiful thing you’ve seen so far.�� His voice dropped to a whisper, his lips close enough to brush my ear. “It’s because you haven’t seen yourself smile yet.”��
Swoonworthy indeed, this Khaos, isn't he? 🫠