This book was a very enjoyable read. The concept was original, unlike many other YA books out there. The whole idea and world of the Grisha is incredibly well-described, and the setting, a sort of quasi-Russia, fits it perfectly. (Although I will say I would've been pretty confused about all the cities if not for the map in the beginning of the book). The characters are well-developed, and although there definitely was a love story involved it didn't overtake the actual plot of the book.