
I was completely taken with this novel, as it pursued both friendship and loyalty. Gen's search for her brother, Jack, whisks one away to a land filled with both magic and danger. The characters bring great perspective to the story due to their unique characteristics and varied backgrounds. What I liked most was the unfolding that the author did with Gen's inner struggle because of the temptation with forbidden magic and the consequences following after its use. What I really enjoyed was how, through trials, the friendships among the members in the Guild grows so much deeper. The emotional stakes felt very real and added to the story. If you like stories about bravery and that gray line that separates good and evil, then you have to read this book.