There was so much history worked in, and there were so many kinds of magical roles in the society: seers and alchemists and rooks and many more. The one thing that stood out to be about Beneath the Citadel – besides the rep, yes – was the absolutely stunning worldbuilding. So whilst I’m still not too hot on this cover, the story inside is excellent. When I got my hands on this at YALC, I wasn’t too sure what it was about? But once I saw it was a diverse and inclusive novel with queer and fat rep, I was delighted. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. But by the time Cassa and her friends uncover the mystery of the final infallible prophecy, it may be too late to save the city - or themselves. Her only allies are no-nonsense Alys, easygoing Evander, and perpetually underestimated Newt, and Cassa struggles to come to terms with the legacy of rebellion her dead parents have left her - and the fear that she may be inadequate to shoulder the burden. In the present day, Cassa, the orphaned daughter of rebels, is determined to fight back against the high council, which governs Eldra from behind the walls of the citadel. After the last infallible prophecy came to pass, growing unrest led to murders and an eventual rebellion that raged for more than a decade. For centuries, the high council has stayed in power by virtue of the prophecies of the elder seers. In the city of Eldra, people are ruled by ancient prophecies. “I can’t promise you’ll believe me, but I promise it’s all true.”
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