tl;dr
Good for fans of determined heroines with secret powers, and the boys who love them. A satisfying standalone mystery that unfolds at a quick pace. Somewhat fuzzy world building.

About:
Myra Whitlock is a Prodigy - born with a forbidden power to alter reality with her paintings. When the governor's son dies in a terrible accident, she is secretly summoned to try to paint him back to life. But was the young man's death really an accident? And if not, what would someone do to keep him dead?

What I Liked:
An interesting power set with well-defined rules that don't make the protagonist OP, but still clearly a danger. I appreciated the detail given to the act of painting itself. Some very well-written gothic vibes, especially exploring the house at night. Seriously gave me shivers! The depiction of August's social anxiety and how he learns to live with it was thoughtfully written. I really enjoyed how well-paced the clues to the mystery were. I figured out the culprit early enough to feel smart, but not bored.

What Wasn't For Me:
The rival love interest late in the book didn't do much for me, and

his confession that he was doing everything for the love of another woman really diluted his motivation

. The time period and location of the world are unclear, and very little detail is given to the religion that plays a big role in the story's backdrop.