Oh. My god. This gosh darn. Book series. 
 I was a little hesitant going into this book as I wasn't too sure how I'd feel about reading from Wyn's perspective. While I liked her as a character in books 1&2, I wasn't entirely sure what she could bring to the narrative to further along the story. I did, before reading, think this was just a filler book, a pointless addition to replay an already told story through the perspective of a different character. 
 BOY WAS I WRONG. 
 The perspectives of Wyn and Ilyan truly brought so much to the table. Not only did they make me fall in love with these characters more, but they provided a deeper insight into Wyn's time in the cells, and also Ilyan's struggles trying to wake Joclyn. It was intense, heartbreaking and very emotional, it was the first book so far in this series to actually bring tears to my eyes. 
 The darkness of this book was deep and intricate, and I loved how so many previous plot points wove together to form backstories for the characters. I loved learning more about Wyn's past, and more about her as a character. 
 I also found that Ilyan brought a new perspective to Ryland. Joclyn, being unaware and blinded from the whole story, didn't provide a very insightful opinion of Ryland, so we were almost made to hate him during the second book. Ilyan's POV, however, surprisingly made me pity Ryland and realise just what he's been through. 
 The world building, the character development, the plot twists and dark turns and just...everything was outstanding. The magic system is so unique and intriguing, and while it can get a teeny bit complicated at times, I feel it is followed up with good explanations and repeated enough times to make sense. I truly can't wait to delve deeper into this series, learn more about the characters and find out what happens to Edmund, Joclyn, Ilyan, Ryland and the others. Another amazing instalment to the Imdalind series by Rebecca Ethington.