This was definitely a solid set up as a first book in a series! There was a scene in particular that I wish would have been a bit fleshed out as it felt like there was quite a bit of build up to it and then all we really got was a small flashback peak into a portion of it. I loved the illustrations when it came to the action scenes! The movement of the story is fast and there's lots of intriguing elements that keep you invested. The mother daughter relationship showcased was WHOLESOME and I loved seeing the mother do everything she could to protect her daughter.