Actual rating: 4.20 stars 
 It took me two days to process the awesomeness of this book. 
 I-oh-so-loved Shazi and her perfect mix of strength and frailty, let alone her siver tongue. 
 Despina was fantastic, and so was Jalal, they were such fun! 
 And Kahlid...oh well no words can beging to express my feelings...you'll have to read the book to understand. 
 Together Khalid & Shazi were such a blend of strength and courage, of fears and insecurities...they're so beautifully, imperfectly perfect. 
 The prose was vivid and lush with some lines so delicate that could have been poetry. I'll just quote a line to: "You have a beautiful laugh. Like the promise of tomorrow"...*sighs* 
 Gosh, this book surprised me...I wasn't expecting much out of it and instead...I was mesmerized after a couple of pages. 
 This is a must read. period. 
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 On a side note... 
 I can't suffer Tariq..he's possessive and damn blind. 
 Plus I think that Shazi's father has lost his mind...totally. He almost ends up hurting Shazi in his attempt to destroy half the palace!(good job old man...this is parenthood done right, indeed -.-) (hide spoiler)]