I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The plot was gripping, the mixed-species world intriguing, and the characters sympathetic and easy to root for. I found myself emotionally invested in the adventure, curious about the mysteries unfolding within it and touched by the tender relationships between the characters. While I felt that the prose could have used a bit more polish-and the characters and world more development and distinctiveness-this was the author’s debut novel and the first in a series, so it holds much promise for the future. I am excited about the possibilities of this saga going forward and eager to read the next volume.

I received an advance review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.