If you’re looking for a fast, fun, fantasy novel, this book is for you. It was almost over too quickly, really, and could have done with a bit more backstory and fleshing out. It’s like an appetiser for the rest of the series – just enough to make you hungry, not enough to fill you up.
I really enjoyed the main character’s down to earth, slightly cynical attitude. She is refreshingly sensible and understandably confused at all the weird stuff that happens to and around her.
The main thing that stops me from enjoying this book fully is that it does not explain the rules of this world early on. I don’t mind ambiguity, secrets, or an unreliable narrator, but we don’t know if magic is a usual or accepted part of this world and how Lana’s ability fits into this. There are a couple of infodumps later that help, but by then the story is almost over.
I am also slightly put off by the pre-romance between Lana and Kellan, given she has a perfectly nice boyfriend already. A heroine who cheats is not one I am predisposed to like or empathise with.
Despite the above, this was an interesting concept and I would not be averse to picking up the next one in the series.
Three expectant stars.
I received a copy of this story from the author through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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