I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review of this book

I had high hopes for this book based on the descriptions, and I was NOT disappointed! The book is fast paced and easy to read while not being boring or straightforward. There were so many mysteries being slowly unraveled and many more that I look forward to the next book!

Lysta is an interesting narrator, her naivete makes for a twisty plot line and her good heart makes her an easy character to love. Other than her, every character was very carefully planned and I was on the edge of my seat even waiting for my "unlikable" characters to see what they would do next. Everything was perfectly balanced and I hope to see how Lysta's relationships flip in the next book.

I also wonder about the other trials and how they will come into play, I hope Lysta is able to trial at most (if not all) so the different tests and powers can be seen~

Overall, the book was very enjoyable and unique, definitely a recommended read!