PositiveBooklistPolitical intrigue and personal redemption are central to Meadows’ latest, a queer, romantic fantasy rife with violence, hope, and emotional healing sparked by the arranged marriage of two protagonists from countries with vastly conflicting cultural mores ... While certain plot points are rather too neatly concluded, readers will still find themselves captivated by Meadows’ sumptuous, well-crafted world and the healing and growth ultimately experienced by the two protagonists.
Chelsea Abdullah
PositiveBooklistA beautifully crafted novel heavily influenced by the art of storytelling and personal narrative ... Identities begin to unravel as shocking secrets and underlying motivations are brought to light, culminating in a gasp-worthy cliff-hanger. Abdullah is a gifted storyteller, weaving together three disparate points of view in order to bring to life a rich world, rife with magic, where anything that can be dreamed up can happen.
