Review: Miss Fortune by Ashley Bustamante

SYNOPSIS
The moonlight gave her luck...love might take it away.

Since childhood, eighteen-year-old Nia has relied on the fortune stone—a gift from a boy who once saved her from drowning. Its magic, tied to the phases of the moon, brings her extraordinary luck…at the cost of a life spent in hiding from those who would exploit her.

But on the night of the dark moon, Nia is attacked by a nightmare creature and left for dead—only to awaken in an enchanted castle ruled by the enigmatic Neilos. He offers her a bargain: he’ll heal her damaged lungs, but only if she remains within the castle’s walls until the next dark moon.

There, Nia discovers the boy from her past, Enitan, now serves as Neilos’s guard. In stolen moments with Enitan, Nia uncovers a devastating truth: whenever he is near, her fortune stone falls silent. She can have her luck or Enitan…never both.

As Nia uncovers the castle's twisted secrets, she realizes the cost of staying may be more than she's willing to pay. Nia must choose: keep the magic that has protected her, or risk everything for love.

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MY THOUGHTS

I absolutely adored this whimsical tale! I loved Bustamante’s Color Theory trilogy, so I was very eager to dive into this new book from her. It was fantastic! I was swept away into this fascinating storyworld and couldn’t get enough of it.

This book had such a unique premise. The world was vibrant and full of imaginative creatures and wonderful, fully fleshed out characters. I was so intrigued by the castle and its residents. And I loved all the puns!

I really enjoyed this book and loved the hints of Beauty and the Beast and Howl’s Moving Castle. I didn’t want the story to end! While it’s beautifully wrapped up, I’d love to visit this world and the characters again.

I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

FIVE STARS