We start simply enough, from Luke’s POV…there’s a little Prelude chapter before that sets the stage, but that’s not important right now. I’ll elaborate later.įirst off, the blurb (in my own words as usual): So I’m happy.Īaaaannnd…it wasn’t quite what I was expecting. I kept putting off reading it, trying to wait for all the hype to die down…I needed a clear, honest read for this book. First step is admitting you have a problem, right? (There’s also a gorgeous blue cover with a white Cage but I have no idea where that one comes from but it is STUNNING, TOO!)Īnyway…I had been looking forward to this book for gosh knows how long…yes, I said gosh. version (it was on sale, mind you), you can understand that it’s a problem, and I know I have it. We have all established that I’m a cover junkie, so when I tell you I bought the U.K. copy, simply bc I love that gorgeous cover. I included both covers bc I have both copies…I received one free on Netgalley, which is the one I read, and I bought a U.K. This review can be found on my Blog, TeacherofYA’s Tumblr, or my Goodreads page ** I received a copy of this book freee from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
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