This book seemed to appeal to me in streaks. There were times when I felt fully and enthusiastically engaged with the characters and their converging storylines and other times when I struggled to pick up the book. In all fairness, life has been rather unusual lately and real world events may have contributed to those moments when I struggled.

I will say this had a very unique setting for a fantasy novel. I do believe this is the first time in my experience that the characters were Canadians. This is also the first time the magic system drew heavily on Native North American Indian folklore. I quite enjoyed both of those aspects.