I loved this book the first time I read it, and I loved it again as if I've never read it before. It's absolutely beautiful! Aileana is so badass but she is also human with her vulnerabilities, and Kiaran... oh man! I adore him, I love him! I have no words to describe him! He hides himself under a mask of impassibility but deep down he has emotions and feelings, and he is vulnerable too. And the ending!! Damned cliffhanger! You can't finish a book like that Elizabeth, my heart can't handle it! Fortunately I already own The vanishing throne so I can continue with the reading! Really can't wait! This is definitely one of my fave series ever!