EDIT: 4/26/15 
 Full review: http://youngadultlovin.blogspot.com/2... 
 Before I start this review, I'd like to talk about some other things about this book. 
 I literally went into this book knowing completely nothing. The only thing I knew was that the author's name sounds super cool. I mean, what sounds cooler than Lei Bar-do-go? I'm not trying to tease, I swear. This book didn't really intrigue me, until I caught it. The magical words that caught my eye. 
 "Unlike anything I've ever read." 
 -Veronica Roth, BESTSELLING author of DIVERGENT 
 MY JAW FREAKING DROPPED. 
 HOLY MACINTOSH. I HAD to read it. So I picked it up, with high-ish expectations...and OMFG THIS IS AMAZING. 
 Characters: 
 I really find the main character, Alina, particularly interesting, euntil the ending, when she sort of mastered her epic Sun Summoner thingys. She's so stubborn and she learns from her mistakes, and therefore really grows as a character development. Ugh. I love seeing this kind of thing in YA lit. So rare, yet when done well, so incredible. 
 Dude, it's probably just me, but I didn't think there was anything special about the Darkling. He's probably the character I like the least, and that's not because he's a villain. I'm tired of sexy hot villains in YA novels. Seriously. 
 Mal was sweet, I didn't find anything special about him. He sort of reminded me of a less awesome version of Peeta from the Hunger Games trilogy. I don't feel like they're the same, I'm just saying that they look the same in my head. 
 Genya. Genya, Genya, Genya. Genya was my favorite character. Yup. I don't care if she's a supporting character. She's girly and bold, and she just adds a light to this dark book. 
 Finally, Baghra. I hated her in the beginning for reasons I won't tell, but as the story progressed, I really loved her. 
 10 Snowflakes 
 Plot: 
 The plot was certainly interesting, fast-paced, and lots of turns and twists! :) 
 10 Snowflakes 
 Writing: 
 The writing didn't particularly catch my eye, it wasn't special, but it wasn't that bad, either. 
 9 Snowflakes 
 World Building: 
 This book lacked a little world building. I was constantly second guessing myself at where everything was. 
 9 Snowflakes 
 Cover: 
 Pretty good cover, I'll admit. It has cool fonts, and the house thingy on the cover looks very mysterious! 
 10 Snowflakes 
 Wow! This was incredible and...I NEED THE SECOND BOOK NOW.