The opening chapters are a shrewd, stylish blend of some of the most addictive YA tropes

Scholte swiftly establishes a fascinating world with Quadara and its rivalrous quadrants. Every chapter begins with a gulp and ends with a cliffhanger. The shifting points of view are smoothly handled and increase the reader's involvement with the characters. Keralie is a sassy, brave and complicated hero, but the charismatic Queens are just as compelling even as they fall prey to a mysterious killer. With a plot that seamlessly blends dystopia, fantasy, and a good old-fashioned whodunnit, a brilliant adventure obviously awaits. You know it's going to be good when you're already hoping for a sequel!