Thoroughly enjoyable read I devoured in half a day. Romance is the main genre of this novel. The backdrop of magic, mysteries, and political intrigue was engaging and served to enhance our OTP's relationship and appreciate their moments together even more. 
 What was enjoyable: 
 - Concept of the Gifted, the setting of the world. 
 - Romance - everything I could ask for! Slow burning, fateful past encounters, a bit of tension and angst without being TOO melodramatic ... =))) (view spoiler)[and of course I love a HEA! (hide spoiler)] 
 - Lark - lovely narrator and strong heroine that does not make me want to rip my hair out 
 - Male lead - well... he's definitely my kind of fictional love interest (Si oSi ) 
 - Standalone novel 
 What I did not like as much: 
 - Villain - (view spoiler)[Liege felt poorly developed and his backstory had a lot of "?". Ditto his relationship with Tiras... 
 Lady Firi... Underwhelming and questionable (hide spoiler)] 
 - Despite a beautiful setting... Its potentials are unexplored. Granted, this is a standalone romance novel so really, I am nitpicking =3