Here's the thing. I get why some people might not love this book, if they've read a lot of urban fantasy and are tired of the genre. HOWEVER, it's been a long time since a book gripped me with the author's sheer writing chops. Ms. Taylor can WRITE. As in, I savored this book like a decadent, delicious dessert. It's not the plot so much that I adored, though she did a great job of keeping secrets and keeping me wondering. NO, it was the world-building, the lush writing, the lyrical strength of her prose that made me sit slack-jawed in awe. Simply gorgeous, masterful writing.