Amber & Dusk by Lyra Selene ARC Review

★★★

Sylvie has always known she deserves more. Out in the permanent twilight of the Dusklands, her guardians called her power to create illusions a curse. But Sylvie knows it gives her a place in Coeur d'Or, the palais of the Amber Empress and her highborn legacies.

So Sylvie sets off toward the Amber City, a glittering jewel under a sun that never sets, to take what is hers.

But her hope for a better life is quickly dimmed. The empress invites her in only as part of a wicked wager among her powerful courtiers. Sylvie must assume a new name, Mirage, and begin to navigate secretive social circles and deadly games of intrigue in order to claim her spot. Soon it becomes apparent that nothing is as it appears and no one, including her cruel yet captivating sponsor, Sunder, will answer her questions. As Mirage strives to assume what should be her rightful place, she'll have to consider whether it is worth the price she must pay.

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Interesting fantasy world, but just a little bit predictable.

Before I get into my thoughts about the book, I have to say, I love this cover! It's so pleasing and I adore the font.

I loved the idea of the powers/legacies in this book, it reminded me a little bit of the Darkest Minds.

Slyvie is just a little bit entitled, which didn't exactly help her especially in her quest in this book. It's hard to root for a character who's been told several times to stop doing what she's doing.

The world building was good, but I would've liked just a little bit more on the background of how the Dusklands and Amber City came to be what they are.

I was left just wanting a little bit more background on everything in general, Slyvie, the world she lives in, the Empress, and Slyvie's mentor.

Overall, it was a fun enjoyable fantasy read. I'll definitely read the next book, if there is one.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for my honest review

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