I originally got this book through the Kindle First program. After finishing magic school, Ceony can think of nothing but becoming a Smelter (a magician who works with metal), but because Ceony is such a good student and very adept, and also due to a low interest, Ceony is forced to go into Folding (paper magician). Ceony doesn't hide her feelings about not getting to work with the material of her choice, but she, after all, is a good student and likes learning so she put a lot of effort into her studies as an apprentice. 
 Magician Thane is not at all what Ceony expected. At first, she rather thinks he may be crazy what with all the paper animals and flowers and everything else all over the house. But she soon learns that he is an exceptional Folder and settles in to learning a lot from him. It soon becomes clear, however, that Thane is keeping secrets. While Ceony has a curious personality, she also knows her boundaries and doesn't pry too much into Thane's personal effects. 
 When a mysterious someone from Thane's past re-emerges, Ceony is pulled into the thick of things and Ceony finds Thane's life in her hands. 
 I really enjoyed this book. The imagery with the different material magics was something new to me. The adventure that Ceony finds herself embarking upon was full of twists and turns that really tested her strength and how far she was willing to go for Thane. 
 I liked Ceony's practical character, so the when her feelings for Thane quickly merge from respect to love, I thought it was a bit rushed. The trials she has to face in order to save Thane's life give her new perspective on her teacher, but for her to acknowledge that she's falling in love with him just didn't seem to go with Ceony's personality at all. I can see it as a possibility, but within the constraints of this book to have affection already developing (and at this point, that we know of, only on Ceony's part) was a little off. After Ceony makes this declaration, it seems to overshadow everything else the story has established at this point and, I think incorrectly, paints Ceony as a lovestruck fool (for lack of a better word). And Ceony is anything but a fool. 
 Besides that minor thing, I really loved reading about this new world and I'm looking forward to the sequel The Glass Magician which is to be released soon.