This book will completely take you by surprise. You'll read the reviews and know that most people think it's absolutely crazy and amazing. You'll hear whispers about cannibals. You'll see the confused shelving as "western" "fantasy" "steampunk" and wonder how one book could be all of those things. And yet you'll be unprepared for the ride you're about to go on. Buckle up, kids, because this is one insane adventure and you are not going to get off it the same!

This book absolutely is a paranormal steampunk fantasy novel, with elements of creatures, magic, airships, and a pretty great love story. That sounds like a hot mess, and in most books, it absolutely would be. There SHOULD be too much going on here and yet there never was. None of the paranormal, steampunk, or fantasy elements ever felt forced or rushed, and neither did the character development. To top it off, this novel is a standalone and you absolutely get a full arc without any compromise.

Michelle is a freaking master. I've been interested in this book since I saw her talk about it in November 2015. I waited till it became a book club pick, which I now regret. I wanted to consume this book in one sitting and it is definitely in my top 5 for 2016. Maybe even my top 3.