re-read July 13-14 2015 in preperation for Book 2. Entrancing.

The title, description,and cover art of this book hide the really awesome story of Princess Lia and her attempt to create her own fate. Pearson has built a wonderfully detailed world, including various languages, a map which wasn't included in the digital ARC copy I reviewed, and an array of warring factions that all have enough ambiguity that you do not know who to root for. Everyone has their reasons for violence and deception. Kudos to Pearson for tricking me with the most clever use of a 'love triangle' I have read in recent times and damn her for the cliff hanger. Now I can't wait until 2015. :)

**Reviewed from a free copy received from www.netgalley.com