I had taken a long hiatus from pure sci-fi, fantasy books, but after reading the promo blurbs for this book I was drawn in expecting a very different read and I was not disappointed. The author's writing style is quite unique and staccato. She pulls you all over, from inside the characters' heads to conversations that seem too divergent for the current plot line, not to mention the way she goes back in time to random events. It seems scattered but it truly is a brilliant way to tell a story. You get sucked in! Every time I thought I could take a break I turned the page and lost more hours to this engaging story. I definitely recommend this one if you want unexpected characters, a story with twists, and an ending that gives you pure satisfaction.