Lots of parallels to the Dresden files, dark, intelligent and imaginative. The pace is fast and action packed, with some seriously ruthless characters. The end was a tad convenient and implausible, but given this is a fantasy novel, I can live with it. 
 I liked Alex and wanted to know more about his life as an apprentice, especially how he escaped it. Luna too has room for growth as the series progresses. 
 I will be happy to read the next book Cursed