Ooooohhh this was good. Wasn’t sure how I felt about it at first but by halfway through I found myself so invested. And that cliffhanger ending makes me want the next book immediately.  Each character is complex and have intriguing backstories you can’t help but want to read more and learn more reasons to love them.  Great pacing and balance of fantasy/adventure and romance. I loved this book so much more than I expected to.