Let's just say I was underwhelmed by this book. The romance was l.a.c.k.i.n.g....... they were so conflicted and torn and just ughhh. I couldn't really find a connection with Kestrel. She was stiff and overthought everything. I know that was just her character, but it made her hard to swallow. Arin, on the other hand, you could understand his struggle. He loves this girl he was supposed to hate and just wanted his people to be free again. The action and fighting redeemed the book some towards the end for me, but probably not gonna read part 2.