Actual rating: 3.5 stars 
 I was given a copy of this novel by the author in exchange for a honest, unbiased review. 
 Fields of Elysium is one of those novels that surprises you after you are finished reading. You are utterly captivated by the characters, and are eager to read the next in the series because you want to find out what happens next! While there were some flaws (which I'll get to in a bit), overall this was a great read with a supernatural/paranormal twist. The characters were good, and the plot was excellent. I definitely want to travel to Arkana now! Scenes are richly described and beautifully written, and I could easily picture Arkana as if it I was actually there. 
 There were a couple problems I had while reading so I want to start by talking about them before I go into what I liked. So to start, there were times where I didn't like the writing style. There were some awkward sentences and such, and it made the characters' conversations stilted and weird. I know that most of the characters in the novel are from a different world, however they talked as if they were from a different century. Don't get me wrong, it was nice, but not real. Several times it didn't even seem like the character themselves were speaking; rather it was just the character's thoughts. Additionally, there wasn't enough backstory for me in regards to the characters. I'm hoping that there's further exploration of the characters in the subsequent novels (and I know for sure there will be more with Victor in the novella). There were errors throughout the book (which could have purely been in the Kindle version I had), and sometimes it distracted from the story, but it wasn't that bad. Finally, while I loved Victor and Molly's relationship, it was extremely quick (and I'm not a huge fan of insta-love). Both Molly and Victor's feelings for each other developed too fast for my personal preference, but by the end I was fine with their relationship (and I won't have a problem for the rest of the series as long as they stay together!). 
 Now, don't think I didn't like this book because I really enjoyed it! I liked witnessing Molly's growth throughout the novel, and how she truly became an independent person by the end. She stood up for herself, and became a headstrong female lead. By the end of the novel, she was extremely different than how she started, and she truly matured throughout the story. Victor is simply a swoonworthy hunk that I loved right off the bat. His feelings for Molly are true, and several scenes he had me- and Molly- swept off our feet. Their relationship is just too cute, and I don't want anything to happen to them! 
 Arkana itself is truly where this book shines. I loved every single thing about the setting, and as I said earlier, it was richly described. You can tell that Ms. Whelan put much time and effort into creating such a unique new world. The world is so original, and I loved finding out everything I could. I can't wait to learn even more!! 
 I recommend checking this novel out if you are a fan of sweet romance, new worlds, and sci-fi with a hint of danger. I am very excited to see where this series goes, and what will happen to the characters that now have a place in my heart. While this was a good book, I think the rest of the series will prove to be even better. 
 Happy reading :)