What a wonderful debut. Kyra, Tristam, Flick, James, Pashla - all wonderful new characters to get to know. I enjoyed the setting, the story, the twists. The side characters that really give the story strength to move forwards with their loss (Bella, Martin) were well placed and used. The pacing was great and I really didn't want to put the book down. I think the biggest thing that was missing, for me, was the base emotional draw - even during the saddest parts, I never felt like I wanted to cry. And I'm an emotional person. It didn't make the experience less, it is just the one thing that prevented it from being a full 5 stars. I also enjoyed the "love" blossoming between K and T. It was a bit cliche, of course, but understandable. I do appreciate the way it ended though - unresolved, unexplored - as it would most likely have had to be. It was cliche, but not unreal or over the top, so I respect that. It will be interesting to see what happens next, especially with the Demon Riders, the Council/leaders in Forge. I look forward to reading the next one.