This absolutely worked for me and some of my favorite things. Found family, finding out where one belongs, and a high stakes mystery that had me biting my nails and yelling at the characters to “hurry up!”

KJ Charles has a wonderful way of writing places that really makes the locations of the book feel real and Romney Marsh stood out to me as perhaps the best example of this. From the beetles to the misty air I was fully immersed in the marshland. 

The characters leapt off the page with their complexity and their vulnerability. Joss Doomsday (And the entire doomsday crew really) was a vibrant character of action and seeing him contrasted with the reserved and a more desaturated Gareth Inglis was really rewarding. The way they worked through what they needed from each other and how their lives fit together was wonderful (we love a couple that communicates!). 
Also, this is a KJ Charles novel so there is a spot of murder and ass kicking going on as well - the villains in this one made my blood boil so I enjoyed these bits very much. 

Absolutely wonderful book, for the best vibes I recommend it for a springtime read.