This is the first story I've read about faeries and their ways. I've seen so many of them floating about but I've never been very interested. 
 Lament was very enjoyable. Deidre was an alright person. I can't say that I relate to her very much, but she pulled a chuckle out of me once in a while. (Retelling of her first crush, I loved it.) 
 It's a very pleasant change reading about a heroine saving her hero for once. James was forgotten pretty quickly in beginning, which sucks. I always hate when friends get traded in for an adventure with a love. Why can't they all have near-death experiences together? 
 I adore Una & Brandon & would have preferred more James in but I suppose that's what Ballad is for. I'm looking forward to it!