4.5 
 (although I kept giving it 5 stars and feel I may I need to sort my rating system out as I've given books 4 stars that were no where as good as this. I feel this book had a hit because it came after reading ACOTAR). 
 I feel this book is more of an introduction to the world, to the lore, as well as the protagonists and antagonists... = No way standalone but apparently book 2 is go now (woo)! I really enjoyed this book, and kept picking it up. I read it pretty quick considering its revision season (although massive font and double spacing so you breeze through especially as...OH GOD WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN?? Is uttered at the end of every. single. chapter). 
 Proper review coming AFTER I am free from finals.