Okay, I've read my share of Angel YA ... but this one by far is the BEST one of the lot. 
 Where do I even begin? To be honest, I'm not a big fan of Dystopia and Angel-lore, but I guess when you combine the two, it makes the perfect combo? Man, what a ride this book was. I loved ALL the characters. I can definitely feel and vision the chemistry between Penryn and Raffe; it's not one of those YA stories in which girl meets boy, girl falls in love with boy for no reason whatsoever. Their story, their interaction, their relationship progress ... it all felt credible. I loved them. 
 And Penryn is so kick-ass ... boy can she hold on her own. Her devotion to her sister is amazing, and I think all the emotions bombarding her senses in every turn (regardless them being about her nutty mother, her sister, or Raffe) felt real. 
 The storyline itself is gripping; making me wanting to know more. And I'm surprised at how vivid, clear and honest Susan Ee told us the story. I never expected a YA book to be so visual with their words and descriptions. Thumbs up from me; no sugarcoating, real is real. 
 So if you're thinking of trying an Angel YA, I really think this book is the one to read. It provides a roller coaster of an adventure, the beginning of an epic, angst-y love story and political intrigue to unravel. 
 Loves it.