I don't even know what to say about this story. I absolutely loved it. The way it unfolds is heartbreaking and beautiful, and I loved the way that the narrative voice (2nd and 1st person) was used to create character and to tell the story. I'm glad I bought this one because I know that I'm going to reread this one over and over. It's twisted and sad and oh-so-beautiful, and didn't remotely go the way I was anticipating, instead becoming a tale of the cost of power.