That's how I felt when I finished reading this book. It was great from beginning to end. I didn't know what to expect going in, but this book blew my mind. It had great action and fighting and a romance guaranteed to thaw the coldest hearts. To watch Lark grow into this strong and just magnificent woman was amazing. Her gift won wars and hearts. I was in awe of her. Even before she knew the extent of her powers, she wouldn't let anyone push her around. But when she realized her strength, man oh man. She was a freaking force to be reckoned with. I simply loved her. 
 On a sidenote, I adored, who I considered her real father, Boojohni. He would have laid down his life for Lark. Their relationship was precious. 
 On to the sexiness that is Tiras. He took time out to help Lark learn to read and write and he showed her how powerful she could be (even if he sometimes went about it the wrong way). He was really gentle with her when he could've just taken advantage and been another jerk in her life. 
 Now as a king, he was fierce and wouldn't take crap from anyone. He was a warrior through and through. When the nobles tried to take his crown.. He was like 'Come get some...' 
 Their romance, THEIR LOVEEEEEE. Omg I was smiling from ear to ear when they finally got together. Although they may not have gotten together for all the right reasons (I'm looking at you Tiras), their love and loyalty was stunning. I won't say what happened, but that altar scene... The best. Even though there wasn't detail, when they finally did the do, I was like.... 
 The ending had me terrified. It was past midnight and my eyes were barely functioning, but I couldn't put this book down. I was worried about who was going to die or which a**holes would live for that matter, but I had nothing to fear because the ending was everything I wanted and more. To Liege (the villian in this book), I just have one thing to say to you... 
 And what made me even happier when I got to the last page? The fact that it said there would be a book 2. Yasssssssss.