I could fill books with how much, but how much this book saved me. My whole soul, my heart. It pulled me up to the surface and dragged me back to life. Gods, I needed this so badly. 

I loved it so much that I can't put it into words, after the Naturals series I just went with the flow, read it, but never really because I wanted to, but more because I didn't know what else to do. But I listened, saw and felt the plot, with every inch of me, buried myself in it until the end.

It's as if the writer took Hunger Games, mixed it up with Star Wars with a hint of Divergent and Poppy War. 

Darrow reminded me of  Rin so much that I almost cried. He is full of rage, so much rage that it is incredible, all the anger of his ancestors, the screams of centuries were concentrated in him. Still, he retained his grace, his compassion, and did not let power intoxicate him. I've said once that I don't often (I usually avoid such books) read from the MMC pov, somehow I find it harder to identify with them, but Darrow is just so LIFELIKE that I can't help but love him. With every scar, every tear and every mistake. 

My wonderful and untamable Mustang stole my heart. I loved her character terribly, even though she's not particularly strong or a warrior, but her soul is so bright and she believes in redemption for a better future, and I see her, what she went through, what she long for. She fits to Darrow like fire, to wood.

Sevro's jokes brightened up the book so much, I really loved my little goblin (sorry Sevro haha), Cassius had flaws, but I understand why he did what he did and I totally agree with him. Pax, my sweet boy, deserved so much better. I hope he knows that they remember him, that he gave his life for a good cause.

The plot was amazing, full of action, everything was always fast-paced, full of suspense, tics and a bunch of twists and turns. I would definitely like to read it again in the future.

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