What I liked: the high stakes and truly not knowing who to trust. 
 What I didn't like: the completely unbelievable romance and descriptive language. The main character fell in love with a man she had known for literally less than a week and who was also pretending to be someone he wasn't the whole time. Their romance is based on their good looks. As far as the writing, it felt like this book was trying to be The Night Circus and fell short. 
 At the end of the day, if you're looking for a fast-paced thriller with fantasy, whirlwind romance, and a happy ending, this is for you. If you need more substance, sophisticated writing, and more complex, realistic characters, skip this one.