I got this book earlier on in exchange for an honest review, so here you go:

First off - I LOVE THE CHARACTERS!!!

Liana is such a sassy strong character. She has a big authority issues and mouths out to anybody in charge but she also makes friends with ease as well as helps out and inspires her fellow soldiers. She's easy to relate to (I also HATE running, Li). Anybody who wronged her should watch over their shoulder for the rest of their life because she didn't let it go. She's just plotting and waiting for the right moment. Richard here speaks the words that were in my head for half of the book:

"If I didn't know about your big mouth, I would have wondered how come you haven't been promoted yet." - R. Nash

Tbh, Marcus pissed me off sometimes. But in the right moments. Liana was pissed off as well, so... evoking emotions. In my empty soul. Good writing :). But he's also a very loving husband and an interesting complex character.

I love the whole 11th
I love that we get to meet MCs from the next book - Richard and Gareth - and already have a close up on their relationship so the whole series will be more connected. I love them. Richard is a cinnamon roll. And Gareth . . . he's ranging from a great soldier and friend to a walking disaster, obvious to some really important facts, totally not handling his first big crush. But, I am in no position to judge so I only wish him good luck handling this mess in the next book! :) What mess, you say?? Gotta read to find out - no going around it!

I know a total zero things about military but the structure seemed well written and complex. Kudos! If you ever ask me How the military works, Ewa? I'll just start talking about this book because I firmly believe that's how it works.

I like that even though there's a hatred driven by war present and imigrants have a hard life because of some instances of prejudice - most of the other forms of discrimination are absent. It's refreshing to read about the world without racism, homophobia, and transphobia that is still very complex and full of imperfections.

This book is full of representation - Liana herself is a bisexual woman of mixed Persian and Slavic ancestry. All the supporting characters range through many genders, sexualities, skin colours, and cultures. Everybody says their pronouns along with the name!

I love the dialogues! They're the funniest part, especially Liana x Gareth exchanges.

I had some slight issues with the writing style at times but that's a very subjective matter and I'm a picky reader. Plus that's just the first book so I'm waiting for more!!!


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