A fresh, exciting read in a tangled world!

With a beautiful illustrated cover that demands your attention, this book's first-look was an exciting experience! This book is mysterious and raw, and I already feel compelled to read more! The main character, Io, reads as a strong yet cautious female lead; I admire her attention to detail and her willingness to help others even at her own emotional and physical expense. She defies the odds of what others think about her based on her heritage and occupation-- a characteristic that I enjoy in a heroine and feel drawn to support. This book also successfully blends strong characters with interesting and descriptive mythology; any fan of mythology of fantasy-based societies will love this book's concept! The mythology-based society feels real and tangible with expressions of class divisions, prejudice, and a unique "dystopian" world. I highly recommend giving this book a try and finding out more about Io and her thrilling world!