I went on an adventure in this story. I felt connected to Bree because of losing her mother. I felt her grief, I cried with and for her.  I feel like Deonn does such an amazing job that I'm just in awe after reading this story. The fight scenes were fantastic, the story was utterly enthralling and the magic systems in place, just....wow. This is going to be a book that read several times in the future. I cannot wait to see what is in store for everyone in the next book.