This book was really something. It was written in such a way that it became intoxicating, and I couldn't stop turning the pages to get to the final chapter. 
 Before I begin describing the story and characters, let me first tell you that this book is not for the faint-hearted. It is filled with torture and devious killings. Age, gender or status do not matter in this book, and every person has suffered a tale that wrenched my heart, even the soulless Commandment herself, whom I still want to know a lot more details about. 
 Laia: I didn't really like Laia because I couldn't connect to her personality. Although she was one of the main protagonists, she was always putting herself down. However, if you look at the overall idea of the story and how Laia's story turns out, it'd be hard to blame her for being so. 
 Elias: honestly one of my favorite male characters. He has a lovely charisma and his personality is ever so charming. I couldn't help but fall in love with his character as I continued reading the book. There were many moments where I could relate 100% to the way he was feeling. 
 The Augurs: honestly my favorite characters out of this book because of the allure and mystery surrounding their existence. Cain, one of the main Augurs in this story, was so beautifully written and had such wonderful chapters that he instantly became my favorite character. In addition, his actions honestly surprised me. 
 The commandment: first of all, I LOVE the fact that she's female, and that gives her character such an edge. In addition, I respect that she's the female commandment of Blackcliff. However, she is very very abusive and I can't help but wonder what made her so. She does explain her personality during the ending chapters, but I feel there is so much more to her that I want to learn.