Book: Sealed by Sara Hinds
Reviewed by Booksbystarlightandshadows
Rating: 4/5
This is a great slow burn why choose. Wren is a likeable heroine who despite having some major trauma from growing up and dealing with the grief of losing her twin, is determined to get out from under her Aunt's cruel dominance. There is definitely more to Wren than meets the eye and although she is being treated like a pawn and isn't fully aware of what she is tangled up in, I can't wait to see her take control!
The MMCs are all at different stages of their relationship with Wren but the ones who stood out to me were Julez (I love a golden retriever who bares his fangs when needed), Felix (he's just misunderstood - I'm normally Nolan coded but I think Felix is going to be my favourite), and Titus. The jealousy aspect from Titus' POV as he is already in a relationship with Julez was an interesting focus for a why choose story and I liked how this isn't a straight up case of Insta-love/lust.
I love foreshadowing and this has it in spades. From the hints to what the guys are, to that dodgy meeting between the evil Aunt and Headmaster to the initial Dimitri reveal, there are plenty of hints being dropped throughout the story. Some are answered but there are still plenty of secrets to be uncovered. Including that little glimpse in the final chapter - I need to know all the hows and whys about that major reveal!
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read