So I'm definitely a sucker for retellings of fairy tales, especially Beauty and the Beast. The addition of Greek mythology and the dynamic between Nyx and Ignifex is what sold me. 
 I did enjoy the dynamic between Nyx and Ignifex. Nyx stands out as a character because she's clever, brave, angry, and bitter - her entire life has been shaped by defeating the Gentle Lord, and battling hatred and envy for her sister and family. She lives with the constant reminder that she is merely a tool, and not a loved member of her family, which is what struck deep with me. She had nothing to lose. What I loved most about her character was that she didn't try to admit that she was perfect, her flaws were out in the open, and that was what made her a character that I could love and enjoy. 
 Ignifex - well, I don't think there's much to say. He was wicked, charming, and humorous, a character that most will fall in love with in no time. His character interested me the most because it was...different, which doesn't make sense until the end of the book. 
 I didn't expect what happened at any point in this story, and I think that's what held my interest. The mix of Greek Mythology and the retelling of Beauty and the Beast is what made this book different - a retelling, but at the same time, not. The setting was absolutely gorgeous and mysterious, and when it was fully revealed, I had to sit back and process it. 
 This was a quick read for me, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and wished it could have been longer. I could not put it down. However, when I finished, I found myself wanting more. My biggest complaint (outside of a lack of depth to the magic) was the ratio of romance to plot. I wanted more plot, and less romance, because that's what the summary of the book seemed to promise.