Ida’s father went missing without a trace seven years ago, last seen at the court of the enigmatic Night King, which comes to life only after dark with magic and revelry.
So when a position opens up for a new court Luminaire, Ida doesn’t hesitate. She inherited her gift for enchantments from her father—and with this position, she’ll use it to find him again.
Ida is swept into the king’s collection of magical beings, those who bring light and entertainment to the Court’s midnight gatherings—and swept away by the Court, where faerie gardens edge into underwater masquerades, dreaming revels offer blissful escapes, and life is a mesmerizing euphoria.
Yet a sinister thread interrupts Ida’s nights of decadence. Memories go missing, the castle’s magic takes on a malevolence, and Ida can’t seem to leave the boundaries of the court itself.
Enlisting the help of the king’s breathtakingly beautiful daughter Lenore, Ida must unravel the castle’s secrets… before this enchanted world destroys her.
I decided to give this book a try on a whim and ended up falling in love with it! The magical elements and the setting were wonderfully done, creating a world that was easy to get lost in. It definitely left me excited to see what this author might have in store for readers in the future.
The characters were enjoyable overall, though I did find myself wishing the main character had been a bit more thoughtful at the beginning of the story. She came across as somewhat reckless, especially after repeatedly being told not to ask certain questions. While it didn’t completely take away from the story, it did make some of her early choices a little frustrating.
The romance was very sweet and charming, but I wish it had been explored a bit more before the story wrapped up. With more development, it could have added even more emotional depth to the book. Because of that, I’d place this story toward the younger end of the young adult age range. It would make a great introduction to fantasy for newer readers. If the romantic elements had been woven more deeply into the plot, it could easily have become a fantastic starter romantasy as well.
Toward the end, when everything begins to come together and the story moves toward its resolution, I did find myself skimming a little. The final stretch felt slightly drawn out, and I think tightening it up just a bit would have helped maintain the pacing.
Overall, this was a cute standalone story that was definitely worth the read. While I don’t necessarily see myself rereading it in the future, I still enjoyed the experience and would be interested in reading more from this author.
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