Okay, this is one of those stories that would've been amazing if not for one (or more) of the following: 
 1. The 'instant attraction' (exhibited by deep looks, intense bantering and/or teasing, and chosen nicknames, such as North's particularly annoying "my beautiful, beautiful darling") 
 2. A bit more description of the world/exactly what is going on in that particular moment 
 3. Cliche moments such as an evil wizard who just happened to be North's friend when they were boys and "turned to the dark side" 
 4. Parent/child tension (North and his mom) 
 Alexandra Bracken had a wonderful idea, and all in all she did her best with it, but I still thought that some parts could've used a little work.