Another 3.5 stars. 
 This was really cute! ... Even though parts of this book are actually super gruesome at times. Haha, oops. 
 No, but really, there was just something really charming about all of it--the writing, the magic. My only real complaint is that it's a bit too short and a bit too convenient at times. It's not that the pacing is bad, but we hardly going before the major catastrophe of the plot gets dropped on us. I would've liked more worldbuilding, more insights into the characters, just... more. 
 Though I'll admit that doesn't translate into more for the romance. I liked how things seem to be developing slowly--although (view spoiler)[there was the part where Lira said, "He doesn't love you" and I was like, "Cool story, you've known him like a few weeks." And then Ceony replied, "I know." Which yessss, but then she adds later that she's falling for him and I was still a bit like, "Girl really, you barely know him." So, less rushed than most romances, but still a bit fast. ANYWAY. (hide spoiler)] 
 I'll definitely be on the lookout for the other books in this series though!