An interesting read that combines fantasy, dystopian literature, alternate history, and political thriller. The unique world building is this novel's greatest asset. The book is set in a present day UK where the aristocratic 1% rule as much through parliament and laws they do through their terrifying and potent use of awesome (if vaugely defined) magical powers (very Britishly termed "Skill").

Amazing premise, surprising and shocking till the very end, this worthwhile read only slightly suffers come some flat characterization and an occasionally hard to follow narrative thread. Defintely looking forward to the next books in the series though.