Han Alister aka Cuffs 
 Han has a hard life and he was a former thief and gang member in the streets of him home and is trying to support his little sister and mom. He has a great sense of humor and his hard earned life adds to his appeal. He reminds me a bit of Day from Legend. Oh and I love the blonde hair for a change! 
 Princess Raisa 
 She is quite snappy and is all the more realistic because she makes mistakes in all aspects as a young girl is ment to do. There is what? A love rectangle? That's what they call it? But there are 3 more books so I am sure the romance will be sorted out on the coming books although I have a fair idea as to whoshe may marry.... 
 First book from this author and it was great. I loved it. It started off a bit slow bit then the pace started to pick up. It has a few similar qualities to the falling kingdoms but it is very different. The plot reminded me a bit of the Legend trilogy and the setting in Han's case of A Darker Shade of Magic in Grey London. I enjoyed both Han and Raisa's POV and they each had outstanding qualities. 
 I am really looking forward to the rest of the series. I know it will get better and I can't wait! I can't believe I didn't pick this up sooner.