Name: Laura Kehoe's review of The Fading Dusk by Melissa Giorgio
Item: The Fading Dusk
Rating: 4
Author: Laura Kehoe

Melissa Giorgio

In the gritty city of Dusk, seventeen-year-old Irina makes her living as the street magician Bantheir's assistant. The job isn't glamorous, but she loves the crowds, the shows, and most of all, the illusion of magic. But Irina's world is shattered the night she is arrested and charged as Bantheir's accomplice to murder-murder by magic.Real magic, the kind that's been forbidden since the old wars.Irina finds the idea of flashy showman Bantheir using actual magic to kill someone laughable, but she's the only one who sees how ridiculous the claim is. But how can she convince everyone Bantheir is innocent when they've already made up their minds? Desperate, Irina must decide who she can trust to help her win her freedom. Is the surly, handsome Captain Leonid telling the truth when he says he believes Irina is innocent, or is he just using her to get to Bantheir? What about Aden, the sweet soldier and longtime fan of Irina's who claims he's on her side?Irina said she wanted to know the truth, but when she stumbles across a dark secret that changes everything, will she be strong enough to survive?

The Fading Dusk

Laura Kehoe

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 
In The Fading Dusk, magic is a thing of the past. Real magic hasn't existed for a long time-at least that's what Irina believes for most of her life. But that all changes when she's uprooted from her quiet life as a magician's assistant and thrown into a world of magic, danger and betrayal. 
I was surprised how much I genuinely enjoyed The Fading Dusk. Based off the description, I thought it might be an interesting story, but I wasn't expecting to become so engrossed in this book. The plot is certainly intriguing and kept me interested, but what really drew me into this story was the characters. I really loved Irina and instantly connected with her. From the first page, I became invested in her life, eager to learn how she fared against each new danger. 
This book isn't perfect. There were some pacing issues, with a few slow spots in the middle that kind of dragged. And I wasn't fond of a few things that happened, particularly towards the end. But, overall, I enjoyed The Fading Dusk so much. It was a really great story and I cannot wait to read the second book.

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