This is a novel take on a dystopian society ruled by classes of magic with the undefined relegated to the lowest for maintenance. After a destructive world war, individual colonies are ruled by AI entities who have written up their peace treaties. The setting was uniquely poised in an era where AI is having an onslaught in all fields - melding AI and magic systems seems rudimentary, if you consider it
Lily Inkwood pours her love for the underdog, the never say die attitude and the abject humiliation of Ellie, who treats the AI, Stella,as her personal bestie - the use of technology, magic and the dystopian vibes are all grey and all consuming. The bonding of the top Warrior team and the history, interplays between them is also very well wrought. The quests, the team rankings - this is like hunger games on AI mode with a whiff of the matrix - what is not to love?
I enjoyed the book and look forward to more!
Thank yous to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and Netgalley for the ARC!
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