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Front Suspension Kit for VW Golf 5/6, Jetta 5, Touran & Audi A3 8P 2003-2015 - MAP-100012Vehicle Fitment & Part Details This front suspension kit (MAP 100012) is a targeted front end refresh package for the Volkswagen Golf 5, Golf 6, Jetta 5, Touran, and Audi A3 (8P) on the PQ35 platform, with kit level OE reference 1K0407366BKIT. The kit includes left and right lower ball joints, two stabiliser links, two lower control arm bushes, and left and right subframe mount control arm bushes 8 pieces in total covering the key suspension wear
Vehicle Fitment & Part Details
This front suspension kit (MAP-100012) is a targeted front-end refresh package for the Volkswagen Golf 5, Golf 6, Jetta 5, Touran, and Audi A3 (8P) on the PQ35 platform, with kit-level OE reference 1K0407366BKIT. The kit includes left and right lower ball joints, two stabiliser links, two lower control arm bushes, and left and right subframe-mount control arm bushes — 8 pieces in total covering the key suspension wear points. OEM-level quality, guaranteed for 12 months. This kit does not include tie rod ends or inner tie rods; for a more comprehensive rebuild that also covers the steering tie rod ends, see MAPKit1. Confirm compatibility by matching the listed OEM reference numbers, fitment details, and VIN/engine/chassis information where variants exist.
Key Details
- SKU
- MAP-100012
- Component
- Front Suspension Kit
- Position
- Front Axle
- Configuration
- Kit (8 pieces)
- Quality
- OEM-level quality, 12-month guarantee
- Primary Fitment
- VW Golf 5 / 6 / Jetta 5 / Touran / Audi A3 8P (2003-2015)
Kit Component Breakdown
| Component | Qty | Position | OEM Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Joint (Lower) | 1 | Front Axle Right | 1K0407366B |
| Ball Joint (Lower) | 1 | Front Axle Left | 1K0407365B |
| Stabiliser Link | 2 | Front | 1K0411315B |
| Control Arm Bush (Lower) | 2 | Front Axle | 1K0407182 |
| Control Arm Bush (Subframe) | 1 | Front Axle Left | 1K0199231G |
| Control Arm Bush (Subframe) | 1 | Front Axle Right | 1K0199232G |
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ball Joint Cone Size | 15.4mm / 20.2mm |
| Ball Joint Thread | M12x1.5 |
| Stabiliser Link Length | 335mm |
| Stabiliser Link Thread | M12x1.5 / M12x1.5 |
| Lower Arm Bush Inner Ø | 12.2mm |
| Lower Arm Bush Outer Ø | 39.8mm |
| Lower Arm Bush Length | 54.0mm |
| Mounting Type | Rubber Mount |
OEM Reference Numbers
Kit-level OEM reference: 1K0407366BKIT
This kit cross-references the following OEM part numbers across VW, Audi, SEAT, and Skoda:
VW / Audi / SEAT / Skoda:
1K0199231G, 1K0199231H, 1K0199231J, 1K0199231K, 1K0199232G, 1K0199232H, 1K0199232J, 1K0199232K, 1K0199297G, 1K0199298G, 1K0407182, 1K0407182A, 1K0407365B, 1K0407365C, 1K0407365E, 1K0407366B, 1K0407366C, 1K0407366E, 1K0411315B, 1K0411315D, 1K0411315E, 1K0411315G, 1K0411315J, 1K0411315K, 1K0411315P, 1K0411315R
VAG (group references):
1K0 407 182, 1K0 407 182 A, 1KD 407 182, 5Q0 407 182, 5Q0 407 182 A, 5Q0407182
Vehicle Fitment
Includes 82 supplied applications across the VW / Audi PQ35 platform. OEM references also cover equivalent SEAT and Skoda models.
| Make | Model | Variant | Engine Code | Fuel | kW | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 1.6 E-Power | CMXA / CCSA | Petrol/Ethanol | 75 | 01/2011-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 1.2 TSI | CBZB | Petrol | 77 | 04/2010-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 1.4 TFSI | CMSA / CAXC | Petrol | 92 | 09/2007-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 1.6 | BGU / BSE / BSF / CCSA | Petrol | 75 | 05/2003-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 1.6 FSI | BLP / BLF / BAG | Petrol | 85 | 08/2003-09/2007 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 1.8 TFSI | BYT / BZB / CDAA | Petrol | 118 | 11/2006-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 1.8 TFSI quattro | CDAA | Petrol | 118 | 07/2008-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 2.0 FSI | BLR / AXW / BVY / BVZ / BLX / BLY / BMB | Petrol | 110 | 05/2003-06/2008 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 2.0 TFSI quattro | CBFA / AXX / CCZA / CCTA / BWA | Petrol | 147 | 09/2004-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | S3 quattro | CDLA / BHZ | Petrol | 195 | 11/2006-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | S3 quattro | CDLC / BZC | Petrol | 188 | 02/2007-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 3.2 V6 quattro | BUB / BDB / BMJ | Petrol | 184 | 07/2003-05/2009 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 1.6 TDI | CAYB | Diesel | 66 | 05/2009-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 1.6 TDI | CAYC | Diesel | 77 | 05/2009-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 1.9 TDI | BXE / BKC / BLS | Diesel | 77 | 05/2003-05/2010 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 2.0 TDI 16V | BKD / CLJA / CFFB / CBEA / CBAB | Diesel | 103 | 05/2003-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 2.0 TDI | CFFA / AZV / CBAA | Diesel | 100 | 05/2003-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 2.0 TDI quattro | AZV | Diesel | 100 | 05/2003-06/2008 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 2.0 TDI 16V quattro | BKD / CFFB / CBAB | Diesel | 103 | 08/2004-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 2.0 TDI | CFGB / CBBB / BMN | Diesel | 125 | 03/2006-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 2.0 TDI quattro | CFGB / CBBB / BMN | Diesel | 125 | 03/2006-08/2012 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 2.0 TDI | BMM | Diesel | 103 | 06/2005-06/2008 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 2.0 TDI quattro | BMM | Diesel | 103 | 01/2006-06/2008 |
| Audi | A3 (8P1) | 2.0 TDI | BUY | Diesel | 120 | 06/2006-06/2008 |
| Audi | A3 Sportback (8PA) | 1.2 TSI | CBZB | Petrol | 77 | 04/2010-03/2013 |
| Audi | A3 Sportback (8PA) | 1.4 TFSI | CMSA / CAXC | Petrol | 92 | 09/2007-03/2013 |
| Audi | A3 Sportback (8PA) | 1.6 | BGU / BSE / BSF / CCSA | Petrol | 75 | 09/2004-03/2013 |
| Audi | A3 Sportback (8PA) | 1.8 TFSI | BYT / BZB / CDAA | Petrol | 118 | 11/2006-03/2013 |
| Audi | A3 Sportback (8PA) | 2.0 TFSI | BPY / CBFA / AXX / CAWB / CCZA / CCTA / BWA | Petrol | 147 | 09/2004-03/2013 |
| Audi | A3 Sportback (8PA) | S3 quattro | CDLA / BHZ | Petrol | 195 | 06/2008-03/2013 |
| Audi | A3 Sportback (8PA) | RS3 quattro | CEPA | Petrol | 250 | 01/2011-12/2012 |
| Audi | A3 Sportback (8PA) | 3.2 V6 quattro | BUB / BDB / BMJ | Petrol | 184 | 09/2004-05/2009 |
| Audi | A3 Sportback (8PA) | 1.9 TDI | BXE / BKC / BLS | Diesel | 77 | 09/2004-05/2010 |
| Audi | A3 Sportback (8PA) | 2.0 TDI 16V | BKD / CLJA / CFFB / CBEA / CBAB | Diesel | 103 | 09/2004-03/2013 |
| Audi | A3 Sportback (8PA) | 2.0 TDI | CFGB / CBBB / BMN | Diesel | 125 | 03/2006-03/2013 |
| Audi | A3 Convertible (8P7) | 1.8 TFSI | BZB / CDAA | Petrol | 118 | 04/2008-05/2013 |
| Audi | A3 Convertible (8P7) | 2.0 TFSI | CAWB / CCZA | Petrol | 147 | 04/2008-05/2013 |
| Audi | A3 Convertible (8P7) | 2.0 TDI | CFFB / CBAB | Diesel | 103 | 04/2008-05/2013 |
| VW | Golf V (1K1) | 1.4 16V | BCA | Petrol | 55 | 10/2003-05/2006 |
| VW | Golf V (1K1) | 1.4 TSI | CAXA | Petrol | 90 | 05/2007-11/2008 |
| VW | Golf V (1K1) | 1.6 FSI | BLF / BAG / BLP | Petrol | 85 | 10/2003-07/2008 |
| VW | Golf V (1K1) | 1.6 | BGU / CCSA / BSE / BSF | Petrol | 75 | 01/2004-11/2008 |
| VW | Golf V (1K1) | 2.0 FSI | BVX / BLX / BLY / BVY / BVZ / BLR / AXW | Petrol | 110 | 01/2004-11/2008 |
| VW | Golf V (1K1) | 2.0 GTI | BPY / CCTA / AXX / CAWB / BWA / CBFA | Petrol | 147 | 10/2004-02/2009 |
| VW | Golf V (1K1) | 2.0 | BEV / BHY | Petrol | 85 | 01/2005-11/2008 |
| VW | Golf V (1K1) | 1.9 TDI | BLS / BKC / BXE | Diesel | 77 | 10/2003-11/2008 |
| VW | Golf V (1K1) | 2.0 TDI 16V | BKD | Diesel | 103 | 10/2003-11/2008 |
| VW | Golf V (1K1) | 2.0 TDI | AZV | Diesel | 100 | 10/2003-11/2008 |
| VW | Golf V (1K1) | 2.0 TDI | BMN | Diesel | 125 | 11/2005-11/2008 |
| VW | Golf Plus V (5M1) | 1.4 TSI | CAXA | Petrol | 90 | 06/2007-12/2013 |
| VW | Golf Plus V (5M1) | 1.6 | CMXA / CCSA / BSE / BSF | Petrol | 75 | 05/2005-12/2013 |
| VW | Golf Plus V (5M1) | 2.0 FSI | BLY / BVY / BVZ / BLR | Petrol | 110 | 05/2005-06/2008 |
| VW | Golf Plus V (5M1) | 1.9 TDI | BLS / BKC / BXE | Diesel | 77 | 01/2005-01/2009 |
| VW | Golf Plus V (5M1) | 2.0 TDI 16V | BKD / CFHC / CBDB | Diesel | 103 | 01/2005-12/2013 |
| VW | Golf Plus V (5M1) | 1.6 TDI | CAYC | Diesel | 77 | 03/2009-12/2013 |
| VW | Golf VI (5K1) | 1.2 TSI | CBZB | Petrol | 77 | 11/2008-11/2012 |
| VW | Golf VI (5K1) | 1.4 TSI | CAXA | Petrol | 90 | 10/2008-11/2012 |
| VW | Golf VI (5K1) | 1.4 TSI | CNWA / CAVD / CTHD | Petrol | 118 | 10/2008-11/2012 |
| VW | Golf VI (5K1) | 1.6 | CMXA / CCSA / BSE / BSF | Petrol | 75 | 10/2008-11/2012 |
| VW | Golf VI (5K1) | 2.0 R 4motion | CDLC / CRZA | Petrol | 188 | 11/2009-11/2013 |
| VW | Golf VI (5K1) | 2.0 GTI | CCZB | Petrol | 155 | 04/2009-11/2012 |
| VW | Golf VI (5K1) | 2.0 GTI | CCTA / CBFA | Petrol | 147 | 06/2009-11/2013 |
| VW | Golf VI (5K1) | 1.6 TDI | CAYC | Diesel | 77 | 02/2009-11/2012 |
| VW | Golf VI (5K1) | 2.0 TDI | CFFB / CJAA / CBAB | Diesel | 103 | 10/2008-05/2013 |
| VW | Golf VI (5K1) | 2.0 TDI | CBBB / CFGB | Diesel | 125 | 04/2009-11/2012 |
| VW | Jetta III (1K2) | 1.6 | BGU / CCSA / BSE / BSF | Petrol | 75 | 09/2004-10/2010 |
| VW | Jetta III (1K2) | 1.4 TSI | CAXA | Petrol | 90 | 05/2007-10/2010 |
| VW | Jetta III (1K2) | 2.0 FSI | BLX / BLY / BVY / BVZ / BLR | Petrol | 110 | 08/2005-10/2010 |
| VW | Jetta III (1K2) | 2.0 TFSI | BPY / CCTA / AXX / CAWB / BWA / CBFA | Petrol | 147 | 10/2005-10/2010 |
| VW | Jetta III (1K2) | 1.9 TDI | BLS / BKC / BXE | Diesel | 77 | 08/2005-10/2010 |
| VW | Jetta III (1K2) | 2.0 TDI 16V | CBEA / BKD / CJAA / CBDB | Diesel | 103 | 08/2005-10/2010 |
| VW | Jetta III (1K2) | 2.0 TDI | BMN / CEGA | Diesel | 125 | 10/2006-10/2010 |
| VW | Touran (1T3) | 1.2 TSI | CBZB | Petrol | 77 | 05/2010-05/2015 |
| VW | Touran (1T3) | 1.4 TSI | CTHB / CAVB | Petrol | 125 | 05/2010-05/2015 |
| VW | Touran (1T3) | 1.6 TDI | CAYC | Diesel | 77 | 05/2010-05/2015 |
| VW | Touran (1T3) | 2.0 TDI | CFHC | Diesel | 103 | 05/2010-05/2015 |
| VW | Touran (1T1/1T2) | 1.6 | BGU / BSE / BSF | Petrol | 75 | 07/2003-05/2010 |
| VW | Touran (1T1/1T2) | 2.0 FSI | BLX / BLY / BVY / BVZ / BLR / AXW | Petrol | 110 | 10/2003-01/2007 |
| VW | Touran (1T1/1T2) | 1.9 TDI | BLS / BKC / BXE | Diesel | 77 | 08/2003-05/2010 |
| VW | Touran (1T1/1T2) | 2.0 TDI 16V | BKD | Diesel | 103 | 08/2003-05/2010 |
| VW | Touran (1T1/1T2) | 2.0 TDI | AZV | Diesel | 100 | 02/2003-05/2010 |
| VW | Touran (1T1/1T2) | 2.0 TDI | CFJA / BMN | Diesel | 125 | 12/2005-05/2010 |
Fitment Notes
- Always match OEM reference number(s) and vehicle details before ordering. Confirm exact fitment using VIN, engine code, or chassis number if multiple variants exist.
- This kit covers the VW / Audi PQ35 platform; OEM references also cover equivalent SEAT and Skoda models.
- OEM-level quality kit, guaranteed for 12 months from date of purchase.
Installation / Use / Maintenance Tips
- Mark the position of the subframe bolts before removal to aid realignment.
- Use a ball-joint separator — never strike the joint housing directly with a hammer.
- Tighten all suspension bushes with the vehicle at normal ride height (wheels on ground or on a wheel-free lift at droop) so the rubber is not pre-loaded.
- Inspect related control arms, bushings, and ball joint boots before fitting the new components.
- A four-wheel alignment is essential after fitting to restore correct camber, caster, and toe settings.
Common Questions
What is the difference between MAP-100012 and MAPKit1?
Both kits fit the same VW/Audi PQ35-platform vehicles and share the same 8 suspension components (ball joints, stabiliser links, control arm bushes, and subframe bushes). The larger MAPKit1 adds a tie rod end set, bringing the total to 11 pieces. Choose MAP-100012 if your tie rods are still in good condition; choose MAPKit1 for a complete front-end rebuild including steering components.
Does this kit include control arms?
No. This kit contains the bushes and ball joints that mount to and around the original control arms. The control arms themselves are not included — this kit is designed for vehicles where the arms are still structurally sound but the wear components need replacement.
Will this kit fit my Audi A3 (8P)?
Yes. The Audi A3 (8P) shares the PQ35 platform with the VW Golf 5/6 and Jetta 5. All OEM references cross-match. Confirm your specific OEM part number before ordering.
What is the quality and warranty?
This kit is OEM-level quality and is guaranteed for 12 months from date of purchase, subject to correct installation by a qualified workshop and a four-wheel alignment after fitting.
Do I need a wheel alignment after fitting?
Yes. Replacing ball joints and control arm bushes affects suspension geometry. A four-wheel alignment should be carried out after installation to restore correct camber, caster, and toe settings.
How do I confirm fitment if there are multiple variants?
Use VIN, engine code, and chassis details and compare to the fitment section above. If unsure, request fitment assistance before ordering.
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★★★★★ 4
Fast paced romantasy you will not want to put down!
Format: Kindle
4.25 stars! I LOVED this book with similar vibes to Hush Hush, Fourth Wing, and The Serpent and the Wings of Night! It was fast paced with easy world building and will keep you turning the pages late into the night because you will not want to put it down!
Huntyr is a fierce bad@ss FMC trained to kill vampyres her entire life. She is sent on a mission to go to the academy and earn her spot into The Golden City. Upon arrival, she is forced to room with the delicious fallen angel, Wolf, who is the only one who knows about her assassin identity. The romance, the plot twists, the secrets revealed, the battles, and the tantalizing training scenes had me hooked! And that ending…. I’m holding my breath in need to know hell!
Read if you love:
🪽 Fae, Vampyres, Fallen Angels
🪽 Academy setting with magical trials
🪽 Forced proximity and slow burn
🪽 Rivals to lovers
🪽 Hidden identities and secrets
🪽 Tend your wounds
“𝘖𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘐 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥.”
“𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘴, 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘴𝘬.”
“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘴, 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Excellent Rivals to Lovers!!
Format: Kindle
The tension and banter between Huntyr and Wold was delectable. I absolutely love the fallen angel and all of his flaws. Huntyr is amazing too being a badass FMC with some major trauma. The world building was great and I enjoyed the training aspect of the story. The writing was immersive and was in the story the whole time. The ending had quite a twist that I hadn’t anticipated and made my jaw DROP. Excellent job! I also loved the narration. Laura is one of my fave narrators!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Fallen Angels, fae, vampires, oh my!
Format: Kindle
Rating: 4.5 | Spice: 2 (but a good slow-burn)
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Main Characters: Huntyr and Wolf
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I couldn’t wait to read this book; there was so much hype about it! And there was no doubt why. I fell in love with the characters and the plot itself. This book is mainly plot driven more than friction driven but it’s easy to follow along with. The characters are fun, easily understood. The main setting is at an academy where both the main characters are going through trials and building strength for the final test, The Transcendent. There are fantastic side characters as well. I loved the camaraderie between Huntyr and her friends. But we don’t like Lanson. 😆
We do have some plot twists that come into play throughout the book. Secrets and betrayal to be seen. I did adore Wolf and Huntyr’s relationship. It was a classic slow burn trope. They didn’t hit it off fast, but in time their feelings grew. I loved their banter, so sexy. Wolf is your next book boyfriend; Huntyr is your next vampire assassin independent bad-a*s female. Themes include loyalty, trust, self-discovery, a true slow burn romance. Side note: book ends on a angsty cliffhanger!
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Emily, thank you for writing this awesome novel and I cannot wait to devour Book 2, Blood So Brutal! 😍
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Happy reading, my lovelies! xo
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
★★★★★ 4
“My heart bows to you and you only, Huntress.”
Format: Kindle
3.5 🌟
This book popped up in my KU recommended reading suggestions and the synopsis sounded like what I was in the mood for. I'm so glad I took a chance on it. I went into this knowing absolutely nothing about it and ended up really liking it. I love when this happens.
The main characters are likeable and I easily found myself rooting for them. There is a mystery element to each of their backstories that I enjoyed watching unfold and can't wait to get more of. Wolf, in particular, has me fixated. Love him.
I found this to be an entertaining, addictive read with a plot that moves along at a good pace. It reads so easily I found myself very reluctant to put it down. Lots of twists and turns and the angst is there. A good set up for the next book to come, for sure.
My issues with this book....the dialogue feels a bit juvenile at times and there is a repetitive over use of a particular word phrasing that I found myself giving the ole eye-roll to. There are, without a doubt, some pretty cliche moments that gave me a bit of the cringe. I think this could've certainly 100% benefited from more depth regarding the world building. Perhaps the world building was sacrificed to keep the pacing quick? Just a guess. Also, the lack of consistency of character for the FMC was really evident and so she feels quite illogical at times.
Overall, this was a fun and enjoyable read that hit the spot well enough for me. That ending certainly has me impatiently pining for book 2!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
★★★★★ 3
Interesting take on the genre
Format: Kindle
True rating: 3.25 ⭐️
I enjoyed the fresh take on the genre. The best way I could describe the setting and world is an apocalyptic dystopian version of Farie where vampires, fae, and angles struggle to survive in what is left of the world. It was definitely interesting throwing the academy/hunger games aspect into this world as well.
Even though I guessed the final reveal early on in the book, I kept hoping I was wrong, and it would take a surprising turn. While the "plot twists" were a bit predictable to me, I still enjoyed the ride this book took me on.
Another downfall for me was the plot holes in the world building... I.E. if society has fallen and the world is in the aftermath of war, how are there trains running around the world? Just to take young adults to the trials to get into the golden city? How is the train maintained, the tracks clear, etc?
However, I did enjoy the FMC & MMC and thought they were fleshed out nicely. I also enjoyed the side characters but wish some were developed more like Ashalin (sp?). I do find myself rooting for the MCs to succeed and find happiness together, which is obviously an important aspect for romantasy.
Overall, was this an earth-shattering, mind-bending, terrific piece of literature? No. But was it the worst thing I've read this year? Also, no. This book has, to me, the bones of a great read & just needs a bit more to push it from an alright book to a great book.
Overall ratings:
Plot- 3.5⭐️
World building 3⭐️
Spice 2.5 🌶🌶
Main characters 4 ⭐️
Supporting characters 3.5⭐️
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024