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I received an arc copy of this book from Jenna Moreci in exchange for an honest review.
This book had me gripped from the very first page and, despite my love of The Savior's Champion, I preferred reading Leila's perspective (sorry, Tobias). As much as I love the action and bloodshed of Tobias' story, I can't help but love the political scheming, manipulation and clever manoeuvres that were weaved through Leila's story- it was like a game of chess whereas Tobias' side is more Hunger Games vibes.
Plus, Leila is such an empowering character- she's intelligent, independent and also has a penchant for swift bloodshed which I absolutely loved.
The side characters also captivated me- particularly Delphi and Pippa. Delphi was such a fierce and headstrong character in her own right and I also adored how comfortable and unapologetic she was of her sexuality. And Pippa... she's a sweetheart. She's that character that I wanted to roll up in a bubble-wrap and keep safe forever. Leila's relationship with her sisters (barring Cosima) was so lovely because this is how women should treat each other! We stan supportive and uplifting female friendships!
Despite having read all of Tobias and Leila's interactions in The Savior's Champion, their scenes were still my favourite. Their relationship is so pure and I can't get over how amazing Tobias is. He doesn't force Leila into anything, he truly respects her, and he's one of the only male characters in this book who isn't a sexist ass. And the fact that I was so surprised when Tobias would say something incredibly sweet was actually worrying- it shouldn't be a refreshing change in fiction when love interests are respectful to their partner- it should be in ALL fiction and healthy relationships.
The plot of this series is complex and captivating. Leila and Tobias' stories were woven together so beautifully that, even though I knew exactly how this book was going to end, it was still fresh and exciting and still somehow had me on the edge of my seat.
I'm really excited for the next book in the series. I'm assuming that we'll now see a combination of Leila and Tobias' perspectives within the same novel which I think will be really entertaining and this story has so much potential! I have no doubt that the following books will be action-packed, scorching and expertly written. Jenna Moreci really is a master of her craft.
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