Didn't live up to my expectations 
 Truthfully, I had heard a lot about this series and had high expectations without knowing the plot of the series. However, I found the pacing to be too fast. Not keep you on your toes fast, but more like rushed with everything occurring hastily. There were quite a few things I found lacking. 
 The world building. 
 It was nearly nonexistent. Only a few explanation are tossed about and the reader has to pick it up as they read. And it is not easy to pick up, it is flat and doesn't lead to much understanding. 
 The characters. 
 I did not like a single one of the characters. They are all brash or full of themselves or hopelessly useless and can't stand up for themselves. Magnus is scum. Who cares what his father is like, he can still act one way and struggle to be a good person internally. Instead he is disconnected from other and selfish, self indulgent and cowardly. All he cares about is Lucia, his sister, who basically caters to his need and tells him everything he wants to hear. 
 Lucia herself is weak and bland. She doesn't have to be a forceful opinionated person, but she is simply a delicate damsel who can't seem to think or do anything for herself. Not to mention she blindly loves Magnus. He literally can do no wrong in her eyes and she constantly excuses his horrid behavior. 
 Cleo is straddling the line of my like and dislike. She is young, only 16, but spoiled as princess tend to be. She is impulsive, doesn't think things through, and usually believes she is right. However, tough situations are making her mature a little bit and be more cautious in her actions. 
 Jonas is brash, hotheaded and has a bit of a one track mind. He doesn't analyze the facts and situation to see beyond the immediate happenings. He is not insightful and discerning. He takes things as they appear and acts accordingly. He has a good heart and intentions but his brashness tends to make his take bad decisions. 
 All in all, I was not impress or thrilled with this book. I do have better hopes for the next books. Maybe they will improve in their writing and storytelling.