Okay, this has been one of the most intense and intricate books I've ever read.

The writing style was great and I love how it pulls you in every scene of the book and makes you anticipate what happens next. While it has enough action to keep you on your toes, it can also be slow and dragging at times. I think this is because there's so much details and happenings in a single chapter, and you need to really pay attention to catch every aspect.

Loved the characters and the individual journeys they went through in the story. My key takeaways are:
- I like Talyien as a female protagonist, but damn, love really messes us up huh.
- I want to strangle Rayyel please, where do I sign up
- And of course, I am a fan of Khine and I want to give him the world.

I also love how I could identify and pinpoint Filipino culture/beliefs all throughout the book. The food, the mentality, the double standards towards women, the sheer pressure and expectations of parents and others for their children, and more. It's so great to see an epic fantasy novel that's imbued with Filipino identity!

The plot wad so good. It seemed simple at first, but as you read, you'll realize everything is much more complex and challenging. The plot twists were also magnificent! I love how the author reveals some of the biggest and most interesting plot twists in such a casual manner that I'm just struck dumb a couple of times while I was reading the book.

Overall, this is a strong debut epic fantasy and I can't wait to continue Talyien's story.

Diving into the sequel immediately for the Ikessar Falcon Blog Tour hosted by Caffeine Book Tours, AKA #DethroneTheDragonlord!

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