Actual rating: 3.50 
 I have to say I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book. The way it started off had me doubtful I was going to be able to get into the story, but I found myself interesting throughout the course of this book. 
 Listening to audiobook helped me to imagine this world and made actually being able to hear the way they talked in this book surreal. I have to say its one thing I really loved about the audiobook. Another thing I really liked about this book was Saba. She is not a typical heroine. This is because she is mean and selfish. Throughout most of the book she talks about how much she hates her little sister Emmy and tries to leave her, talks mean to her, and wishes ill fates on her. But Saba is a strong spirited warrior who looks fear in the face and charges in head first. This is what I loved about her. She aint the Angel of Death for nothin. I know she seems like a terrible person who only cares about herself and her twin Lugh, but she's so much more than that and she grows as a character along the way with the help of some friends. I like that she's complicated and headstrong and stubborn. I also really liked Jack. I love that he calls Saba out on everything she thinks and feels. Plus he has some real charm and I loved the relationship between him and Saba. It wasn't overdone to overshadow the story, but just perfect. 
 I liked may aspects of the story. I think everything that happens in Hopetown was a great way to make the story interesting and give it some action. It was my first glimpse at seeing that even though Saba hates Emmy, she does everything to protect her. The Free Hawks were also another dynamic I loved. A group of kickass women with bows and arrows. 
 The only things I didn't like about the story was that it took too long to get into. It felt as though it dragged on for a long time. I was a bit disappointed for the reasoning behind Lugh being taken. 
 I did end up enjoying this book. I loved the great cast of characters that help make up this story. Even the bad ones. The pinches were a nasty bunch.