For whatever reason, it took me multiple attempts to really get involved in the story and not keeping picking it up and putting it down again and again. One day, I picked it up, decided to start from the beginning, and VOILA! I was entranced. Every single thing about this book, from the amazingly well-written and wonderfully relate-able characters, to the impressive world-building, had me glued to these pages. The banter between characters, the different relationships.... It was all so beautifully told. 
 I can honestly say that, though I am definitely late to this party, I am so happy to be on board this series. If this first book managed to thoroughly awe me, I can only imagine what will happen in the sequels! 
 Thank you to Edelweiss and the Publisher for allowing me to review this book. I know it is way past the time for it, and I apologize for that. But I am still thankful!