If I had to give this book a one-word summary, I would say compelling. I had a hard time putting this book down between reading sessions. It had me going, night after night, "Just one more chapter!" I became more and more excited for Ariadnne and Nieve's romance as I read along. I mean, come on, who doesn't love two lady knights getting together?!

The world-building is absolutely wonderful. The main and side characters all have interesting backstories that weave together satisfyingly. The writing is top tier. This feels like a book that should have been picked up by Tor Publishing, honestly.

The spice in this book is very good. The yearning is adorable. If you like a book where the world (or in this case, an organization) is trying to tear the lovers apart, and they must fight for each other, this is a book for you. If you like your sword fights with a side of elemental magic, pick this book up. If you like dragons or dragon shifters, absolutely read this!

The overall plot of this book is intriguing, and I can’t wait to see where our characters go next. I enjoyed the book's medium pace and didn’t find it lagging too much. I laughed, I cried, I swooned, and I mourned. And I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on the next installment of this series!