This book was the perfect start to a new series! I loved the world building and unique magic. Layla is such a strong, independent queen doing whatever she thinks is right for her people while trying to find her parents' killers. I feel like Rune is 50/50 for people. I think his powers affect his anger/temper in ways that haven't been explained yet, but his constant "I'm sorrys" make me not feel bad for him. He is such a flip flop personality that its hard to gauge what's really going on in his head and I love it.  He's like Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde. None of the characters fall flat and everyone grew on me so much thought the book. Ill definitely be waiting for the next book to devour it as well!