I loved this book. The best part was the giant spider. I love spiders.

My first step into the fantasy realm. I’m addicted.

Adored this graphic novel & moving on to the rest of the series. :)

Good concept, somewhat boring execution. Wanted more murder and drama and less pinning.

I originally picked this book up based on the cover and the idea of two juxtaposed characters. They are sisters? One is a redhead, one is a pale blonde? One sister is a queen and one has powers? Sounds kind of like Frozen! I loved the idea of this book but the characters made it hard to love. They were very flawed and constantly questioned themselves and their “power.” I typically enjoy the theme of “coming into ones powers” but these characters struggled to ever do that. They also were consistently thwarted by older people and listened to their elders for most of the novel instead of standing by their own decision making. In the end it was a good story and I will most likely read a sequel if they have it but I wish the characters were a little better. Maybe in the next book!

What a great look into the war between Isis and the countries they try to take over from the perspective of regular people. The addition of the true story of the Mosul Zoo adds dimension. Definitely a perspective I never thought of.

Just when I thought the first book couldn’t possibly have gotten any better… yes it can.

Fun plot line and very enjoyable characters but the ending was predictable.

I loved this book. The best part was the giant spider. I love spiders.

My son likes the Seb Spider!