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Avalon Tower had a concept I really wanted to love — a hidden spy academy for the fey, forbidden romance, and Arthurian myth woven into a fantasy world. The setup is fun and fast-paced, and I often flew through sections because the story moves quickly and has some genuinely entertaining moments.  That said, it never quite reached the emotional or narrative depth I was hoping for. A lot of scenes felt familiar if you’ve read other fantasy romances before, and some plot threads (like parts of the worldbuilding and character motivations) weren’t as fleshed out as they could have been. I found myself enjoying the idea of the story more than the execution.  The characters had their moments, but I didn’t feel super connected to them, and while the romance had sparks, it sometimes took a backseat to the action and world setup. For me, this landed squarely in the middle — a solid, enjoyable read with a promising world, but not one I’ll remember long after finishing.
Feb 21, 2026
Avalon Tower had a concept I really wanted to love — a hidden spy academy for the fey, forbidden romance, and Arthurian myth woven into a fantasy world. The setup is fun and fast-paced, and I often flew through sections because the story moves quickly and has some genuinely entertaining moments.  That said, it never quite reached the emotional or narrative depth I was hoping for. A lot of scenes felt familiar if you’ve read other fantasy romances before, and some plot threads (like parts of the worldbuilding and character motivations) weren’t as fleshed out as they could have been. I found myself enjoying the idea of the story more than the execution.  The characters had their moments, but I didn’t feel super connected to them, and while the romance had sparks, it sometimes took a backseat to the action and world setup. For me, this landed squarely in the middle — a solid, enjoyable read with a promising world, but not one I’ll remember long after finishing.
Feb 21, 2026
