This was absolutely beautiful. I'm a sucker for greek mythology so I was already a little biased going into this, but it blew my expectations out of the water!

Eirene has always been her frail sister, Pheobe's, protector - and she is forced to step up once again as the slimy Leandros has it in his mind that Pheobe is to be his next wife. Leandors strikes a deal with Eirene - if she is able to pass the 4 tasks he sets for her, then he will leave her and Pheobe alone. However, a wrench is thrown in Eirene's plans when she mets Leandors daughter, Lamia. This is a retelling of the Eros & Psyche myth, and I really liked the parallels between Eirene/Lamia and Eros/Psyche. 

I loved the development of the relationship between Eirene & Lamia, and their struggles with Leandros really highlight the beauty vs monster thing going on. I also didn't see the twist coming until right before it was revealed, but again - really powerful way of highlighting the beauty vs monstrosity theming Underwood has throughout. It's soft and tender when it needs to be, and is poignant about the sacrifices we make for the ones we love. 

I will definitely read another book by Sarah Underwood!
Thank you to Sarah, NetGalley, & HarperCollins Publishing for the eARC, I would love to be considered for another!