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“To discover who you really are—that is beautiful.”

I'd like to thank Beth Parker PR and Holiday House for sending me an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

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Content Warnings: anxiety, panic attacks

I loved the setting of this book! The writing instantly connected me to beautiful beaches and sun-filled days while also exploring more serious topics like the danger of the ocean. The plot was intriguing and I especially liked learning more about Chinese mythology and the legend of the water goddess. There were also a few scenes that took place in the past which further added to the intrigue. However, I wish that the end was a bit more drawn out. I really enjoyed reading about Kaya. We get to see her learn more about her family's history and her fear of water while testing her new powers. Kaya struggles with anxiety which I thought was well represented in this book. It also explores how this impacts her relationships with her friends and family which was a great addition. All in all, a fun read, I enjoyed seeing Kaya grow and learn what it truly means to be confident in yourself.

A unique read and an interesting plot that brings together three different storylines. The artwork was also great!

I think this would have benefitted from being a full-length book. I wished I had more time to get invested in the romance and know the characters more. But it was a fun read, with good Christmas/winter vibes.

A great sequel! I loved seeing the characters grow and become more confident. I hope there's another volume in the works!

I've always wanted to learn more about D&D, so I decided to pick this up! The story was very cute, and I loved the characters! Also, the artwork was so pretty!

The concept was intriguing and I liked the format of the whole book being written in prose. Unfortunately, many points felt unrealistic which took away from my enjoyment. Also, be warned that there is a lot of animal death.

Another cute addition to the series! The grumpy x sunshine trope was a fun addition to the Christmas vibes. I just wish it were a bit more Christmassy!