"We are the light against the darkness." 
 Good thoughts, good words, good deeds. 
 This was a great find!! 
 Excellent world building with secrets waiting just out of sight, strong characters that kept my attention and action, adventure and magic. 
 "Secrets begin as pebbles and grow into boulders. Yet still we would rather carry them around than give them to another for safekeeping." 
 The intro starts with a young Nazafareen to set the story, but the plot quickly becomes fast-paced and difficult to turn away from when she's become of age and bonded to her daeva. 
 An intricate plot not centered around romance. 
 The world Ross has created is well thought out - with its own religion and prophecies and customs. There are so many forces at work here - so many players on the board. And they have been set up for war. 
 Can't wait to read the rest!