4/5 
 I thought this book was interesting. The world that the story takes place is very black and white and you can see the effects of in struggles that the main characters face. 
 I loved the whole Scythedom idea. It was a very interesting yet odd part that I liked learning about. The story isn't very faced paced since it's more of an apprenticeship type story, but it laid the groundwork and I'm happy for the details. I am hoping the sequel will move a little faster in comparison. 
 I also liked the two main characters, Citra and Rowan, but I'm never a fan of what feels like forced romance. Ugh. It was very minor so it didn't affect much but it made me wonder why you'd have it at all. They seemed better as friends. Now what sold me on this story were the side characters. H.S. Faraday and H.S. Curie? I need a prequel 
 now 
 . I loved it when they showed up and I want more of them 
 now 
 . 
 I really hope to see more of them in the second book. 
 Also the Thunderhead... that's different. I'm glad this wasn't the tale of a sentient computer gone rogue but at times I kind of forgot about it? It's seems to chill and do it's own thing but it did play an important part (no spoilers). It will be interesting to see where the author goes with it.