A bit of a slow burn book but never really a dull moment. It takes awhile for this one to pick up momentum but once it does it really sinks its claws in. Some things I saw coming but some were a genuine surprise. I love the way we were careful introduced to this world. It helped add an extra layer of understanding to Poppy imo. We enter much as she did, under a veil and by the end it can be quite discerning once the veil is lifted but in a very INTRIGUING way lol. I honestly love Poppy and Hawke and I really look forward to continuing their misadventures. I'm desperate to know more of this world and what will happen next!