this book had so many storylines woven into each other. wow. it was also completely unexpected - there were certain things I was hoping for, but I didn't expect them to actually happen at all, but then they did?! and I liked the ending. I was conflicted about the staryk rules, because I love complicated and strange fae rules, but sometimes they were too complicated and kinda gave me a headache, and I only like being confused if I eventually /understand/ what's going on.