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What a book - so original! I really hope they make this book into a movie like there is talks of. Definitely one I am going to be thinking about for a long time, loved the history and Tom was just such an amazing character! 100% recommend 5*

In short: It's a fantasy Duology that's Sapphic and full of action. More details... After the War of Kinds ravaged the kingdom of Rabu, the Automae, Designed to be the playthings of royals, took over the estates of their owners and bent the human race to their will. Now, Ayla, a human servant rising the ranks at the House of the Sovereign, dreams of avenging the death of her family… by killing the Sovereign’s daughter, Lady Crier. Crier, who was Made to be beautiful, to be flawless. And to take over the work of her father. Crier had been preparing to do just that—to inherit her father’s rule over the land. But that was before she was betrothed to Scyre Kinok, who seems to have a thousand secrets. That was before she discovered her father isn’t as benevolent as she thought. That was before she met Ayla. Set in a richly-imagined fantasy world, Nina Varela’s debut novel is a sweepingly romantic tale of love, loss and revenge, that challenges what it really means to be human.

Its got cowboys and romance I love the way Elsie writes but this story touched my heart

It’s weird, there’s several disparate stories within a story, but it all amounts to a satisfying whole.

Brilliant storyteller

It's a great fantasy with interesting characters. There are plans to turn it into a TV series so good to discuss fan casts

This book is a whirlwind from the beginning. A female rookie Cop joins Atlanta PD and quickly uncovers how dangerous, exciting and often unwelcoming life is for a female cop.

This series is my favourite especially the 2nd book 'The Ballad of Never After' the world and imagery is beautiful. Whimsical in all the best ways!

Murder, art, Monet’s garden, it’s not what you think.

Friendship and growth