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 Apparently when reading on a screen, you just need to sit down and lose yourself in the story enough to read without minding the headache. Scrap makes that easy. I would've suffered a few headaches for this book. 
 Admittedly, the beginning dragged a bit before the excitement really got going. However, the setting of the orphanage was rich, so I didn't mind the slow start. I loved getting to know the orphans. Ash, Addie, and of course, Tucker. 
 As the book picks up, the odds become worse, and the characters just become better and better. That's truly the greatest asset in a book, I think. The characters (obviously, the plot and world are important as well, but without characters...) And Sharplin's characters are good ones. 
 Tucker felt real, and she was strong. Goodness, I love fiery female heroines who can actually do things. Tucker can do things. 
 The other frequent characters were also well-rounded, each with their own stories, personalities and struggles. Lorelei and Vivian, for instance. There's a story there and I really hope we find out about it in the next book. 
 Colt and Napier deserve mention, being awesome. 
 The characters aren't the only things that this book has going for it. Like I said, the plot was exciting, there's action, magic, mischief, and poison. There are surprises, plot twists, and rich details. The world was well built, and the setting described adequately. I really enjoyed this book. 
 It did end on a cliffhanger. I'm not a fan of cliffhangers, as I find them to be a cheap method of tricking your reader into getting the next book. However, they work. I'll definitely be reading the sequel.