The cover art for this book is phenomenal. Pair that with a book about a band of criminal women fighting back against a corrupt empire? Sign me up. I was so excited but, ultimately, it fell a little short. Listening to this as an audiobook may have been my downfall. There were so many characters introduced all at once that it was difficult to keep them straight until halfway through (so please learn from my mistake). Reading it and seeing the names may've helped in cementing who everyone was more quickly. 

I thought that the main character Lin Chong was difficult to root for because she was self-righteous and judgmental. I understand that some of that is because she's lived the majority of her life in a very black or white, right or wrong system, but it made connecting with the character difficult especially when she's compared to other side characters I found more compelling. 

The fights scenes were excellent and very interesting to listen to. Every time I thought I might have to call it quits, the fight scenes drew me back in. I don't regret reading, but I won't be preaching about this book from the pulpits.