What an exhilarating adventure! Lots of action, mystery, magic, and lovely romance. I sort of guessed from the beginning about a couple of plot twists and turns out I was correct. Although it did not end the way I usually expect books to end, I loved the story anyways! This author is excellent at creating believable stories...even with the magical elements it was woven in a way that made it seem realistic! Shadow and Caledon’s witty banter and growing feelings for each other warmed my heart. I’m a sucker for a good romance trope and this type is one of my favorites! I very much hope that this author writes more books involved with this mystical realm where strong Queens reign and magic is a normality!