Before I write anything, I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. It was fun, fast-paced, and interesting. But so are many other high fantasy novels. If Throne of Glass and Red Queen were to have a baby, it would be The Orphan Queen. It was different in some aspects, but if you have been reading a ton of fantasy and want something different, this is not the book to go to. If you really liked the two books I mentioned before, or anything similar to them, and you are looking for a book with the same concepts, you have found your book. 
 The story starts in The Indigo Kingdom. We follow a gang of criminals called The Osprey, that consist of children of nobles from a kingdom that has been taken over. There are about five seconds of Osprey action in the entire book. There was really no development with these characters, and I really didn't see any strong bonds between them and Wil. I wish we just had some more time with them. If we had gotten more backstory and the characters were more developed, The Osprey could have been a cool and interesting concept that is different from other books of the genre. 
 Let's talk about Wil. Overall, I liked her very much. The beginning was slightly surprising. Why is she not the leader of The Osprey? Yes, Patrick is the oldest, but she is going to be the queen of a country! We'll just throw her on the throne and see what happens. And how does she hide her magic for years with no slip-up? She has been around these people for years. How did they not suspect anything? And didn't they live in the castle with her when she used magic and it was legal? Did they forget? 
 I did like the fact that she was good at forging. I have never read anything similar to that and thought that it was a cool skill. I am nitpicking at her character right now, but her personality was pleasant and I liked her. I usually have a hard time connecting with a character, but Wil instantly dragged me into the story. She has a serious tone to her, which I think can be a common trait among fantasy characters, and she portrays it very well. Even though she has not been brought up in a royal world, she seems to have a knowledge of its inner circles. She is very smart and cunning, and her independence is what grows throughout the book. 
 I predicted who the Black Knife was at the end of the second chapter. It did not make me love him any less. He was funny and complex. Every chapter with him in it made me smile. There are no words. None. 
 The wraith was something new. It was a different kind of enemy; not exactly alive, but still dangerous. Something like this scared me. If I had to compare anything to it, I would say a magical poison gas times one thousand. It was a very believable threat that mutates through the book. 
 There might be some holes in the story, but this book was very fun to read. I hope my questions get answered in The Mirror King, which I am hoping to pick up very soon. I love high fantasy worlds like these, and it's always fun to pretend to be a princess. I would recommend this book to those who like high fantasy, map lovers, and people who have a soft heart for a vigilante.