This was a little slow going into it, but halfway through it really picked up the pace.

Was it everything I was expecting it to be? No. But I loved Seraphina's bravery, and her resolve. I loved the friendships and the exploration of human emotions. Seraphina's relationship with Orma, and Orma in genral, were the absolute best. The former even made me tear up a little bit.

I wasn't too impressed with the romance, to be honest. Sure, they were cute, but they were lacking something I couldn't quite put my finger on.

Don't let the three stars fool you. I enjoyed this a lot, and will be reading the sequel the minute I get my hands on it. I just thought the book had a lot more potential than it delivered