Ok, WOW. 
 I WISH I COULD CONSTRUCT A STORY LIKE THIS. 
 I'm completely fascinated and in love with the story Bracken has created, along with her cast of characters. I was sucked in by the unique premise and was never disappointed. Pacing, plot development, character development--INCREDIBLY well done. Not to mention how absolutely masterfully she builds to the climax in the last 60 pages or so. 
 Deliciously dark and emotionally gripping.