3/5 Stars. 
 Well, that was frustrating. This book is for those who love angst kind of romance. Which I dont mind if its not too much. But in this case, it was too much hahaha. 
 The characters were alright. I have a love/hate relationship with Kestrel. I kinda dont like Arin in here, im sorry. 
 The fights were meh. Like so simple and short. 
 Recommend this book? Yes. Its still enjoyable. And apparently many people loved this book. 
 SPOILERS BELOW 
 Gahhhh its soooo frustrating that at the end of this book Arin still doesnt know the truth. GOSH. But I do like that Kestrel is going to camp HAHA. Well, I hope that she rescues herself and not Arin. hahah. WOMANPOWER. 
 Sigh I hate that when Arin confront her and had to lie because she thought that her father was listening. Oh I hate that her father betrayed her. Goddddd. But I understand his loyalty to the emperor. But mannnnn how could you do that to your daughter. 
 And it turns out, that the emperor is poisoning the water in Herran. Wah. 
 The war that is coming doesnt sound so impending. The alliance is alright i guess. 
 Well anyways, it was an engrossing read but the romance is a bit overbearing. Though Im curious to know the end. I ll still read rhe next book.