A rather pleasing read for me. A nostalgic writing style carries the story along. Our heroine's most lethal weapon is her mind, which certainly helps when she is faced with having to choose between difficult alternatives. I was pleasantly reminded of wuxia novels I read over a decade ago, namely Da Ren Wu and The Legend of the Condor Heroes. There's a scene between Kestrel and Arin where the latter reflects on compromising pride to ensure eventual revenge. This wild ride of a tale slams to a stunning confrontation that will leave readers yearning for more.