This book is told from two different Point of Views, and is divided into three parts: Part One- The Raid, Part Two- The Trials, and Part Three- Body and Soul. 
 For most of Part One, I was struggling with getting immersed into the book. I didn't feel like the beginning really pulled me in, as the world was vast and I had a hard time getting a grasp on the world and situation. However, the closer it came to Part Two, the plot picked up. It was a slow build up, but I am glad I stuck with it because once it hits Part Two, stuff does not stop happening. 
 Once I got a good portion into Part Two, I didn't want to stop reading. I had to keep going to know what happened. The chapters started ending in cliffhangers and I needed to go on to read more. 
 In the beginning I didn't so much feel for Laia, but as her character development set in, I moved past that and accepted her. I enjoyed Elias and his struggles and character development more. 
 There are so many more secrets and questions that have yet to be answered and I can not WAIT to read A Torch Against the Night. 
 I gave this a four star, although if I ever reread it in the future, I could give it more. The reasons I docked points were because I struggled to invest in the beginning and because of the love triangle trope that rampages through this book. Seriously. There is at least five love triangles, with room for more in the next book. But still, overall a great plot and fantasy setting that is worth getting into.