War Hour

3,75 Stars ⭐️ War Hour follows Lysta, and begins with a harsh life, no money (same) and no support on the unforgiving streets of Valor. After a small series of events she ends up being forced into facing a deadly trial that leaves her stronger than ever. Is the man next to her someone she can trust? Will she come out of this alive and fight for her people? She grapples with shattered perceptions of her world, questioning the trust she placed in those around her and the persistent lies she had been fed. And AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH THE CLIFF HANGER! I WANTED TO SEE MORE OF TORRYN! ✨ I first read War Hour back in 2023 as an ARC reader, and now I’ve decided to pick it up again since the second book in the series is coming out soon. This one’s got enemies to lovers, a strong FL, a charming ML, slow burn, found family, politics, no spice, and powers earned through deadly trials. ✨ I do wish we’d gotten deeper into the FL’s mind and her connections with others it felt a little surface-level at times. It’s plot heavy, but the worldbuilding isn’t overly complex and it's predictable here and there (which honestly isn’t always a bad thing). Character wise, it’s definitely a bit lacking, so don’t be surprised if you struggle to really connect with them. ✨ That said, the pacing? Fantastic. That alone got me hyped for more from Lauren Loscig. Overall, it’s a strong debut, and I’m definitely looking forward to book two.