Based on ARC. 
 I loved this book. While it felt similar to another well known series that I loved, this still managed to stand out to me. I will say this, if you get a chance to read Daimon before Half-Blood...DO...I did and was really glad. While it's not 'necessary' it does really get you into the mind frame of the world and what it has to offer. 
 Alex is a fantastic character. She was really brought to life for me, and I didn't think it would happen in 280 pages. She was snarky and sarcastic and I could really felt the depth to her character. She really resonated with me, and I loved how kick ass she was. I understood why she made the decisions she did. 
 Now onto my favorite part. Aiden. Who doesn't just melt for the older forbidden love interest. Not only that, but there's hand-to-hand combat involved. And lots of it. The sexual frustration had my skin prickling with sweat. It was heady. Something that I've thought has been missing from the YA genre lately. 
 I really enjoyed immersing myself into this world. I found it really refreshing. It's a great new series to sink my teeth into. I'm already anticipating it's sequel, Pure!