When I first heard about this book I was so excited - I have loved everything I’ve previously read by the author and I’m a sucker for anything about witches so it sounded like exactly my cup of tea.

I was lucky enough to receive an advanced audio copy and was nervous to start it because of my high expectations but I needn’t have worried because it completely blew me away. Once I started it I found it really hard to put down and couldn’t stop thinking about it. The narrator had a great voice which didn’t distract at all from the story making it feel effortless to listen to.

I loved how we were introduced to the main characters briefly as childhood friends before moving forwards to see them as adults with very different lives. The magic system was easy to understand and the plot exciting.

The story also has some main plot points which incorporate intersectional feminism which worked perfectly in the story and made some very valid and important points whilst feeling completely relevant to the story.

I’m so glad that this is the first part of a new series because I need to know what happens next! I am very invested in all of the characters - even the villains are fascinating.

With this book Juno Dawson has broken into the adult fantasy genre in incredible fashion and I can’t wait to see where she takes us next.