Fantasy crime procedural? Don't mind if I do! As a fan of both genres, I found that this book was a nice mix. We get aspects of law and investigation paralleled by a fun magic system. I also really enjoyed that the vast majority of the book takes place in a prison. The pacing of this book is brutal and every little detail matters, but it suffers by being compared to Six of Crows and How To Get Away With Murder. I found the ending a bit abrupt and wish that we got to spend more time in each character's head. That being said, it's a world that I want to continue reading so sign me up for the sequel.

*Thank you to G.P. Putnam's Sons for Young Readers and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*