I got a copy of this book to review through NetGalley. I was a little leery to start yet another YA fantasy series but this ended up being a really really well done book. Durst creates an amazing fantasy world, the story is incredibly engaging and hard to put down, and I loved the characters.

Right from the first page the story pulls you right in. You see what a capricious child Daleina is and quickly her life goes from one of simplicity to tragedy.

I really enjoyed the idea of spirits inhabiting the land and being held in check by a Queen. It was an interesting balance between the spirits and the humans and I am curious to see how it plays out in future books.

Daleina is an amazing character and she grows and changes a lot throughout the story. I also really enjoyed many of the supporting characters; you really got to know them as well and care about them.

Things are tied up nicely but there is definitely room for the story to be expanded in future books.

Overall this was an incredibly well written and engaging read. I loved the creative world, the fast-moving plot, and the amazing characters. I would definitely recommend to fantasy fans. I will definitely be reading any follow-up books set in this world.

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