So I’m reading this after reading When the Moon Hatched and I give it four stars because I like the way Sarah A. Parker writes. She has a way of world building and emotion building that’s fascinating and can really grip you. 

Thanks being said, Oralaith is literally the epitome of messed up junkie kid cuz of childhood trauma. This book is her origin story so it goes kind of slow and there’s an emphasis on her drug habits and why they are there but honestly I am flabbergasted that all these adults around her just let this happen. She’s also childish and impulsive and you kind of hate her at times because it feels like she has no redeemable qualities at all. I’m used to more independent FMCs but I guess that’s literally the point. She’s sheltered and hidden from herself in a way and part of it is her doing. 


But the other part is her, “Master”, Rhordyn. I literally think he’s such an asshole and I think he’s toxic AF not to mention he’s had her as his ward since she was a baby and he rescued her but never tells her anything about herself or her family which he probably knows.  On top of it she’s obsessed with him and I don’t like it cuz I have a feeling she’s his mate but like also how old is he?? And he’s not nice at all?? 

Orlaith gets some semblance of a backbone toward the end of the book and I had enough curiosity to go ahead and start reading the next book so I guess we will see what the plot becomes then. Becuase right now there wasn’t really much of a plot ? So while the writing is good the storyline is slow which is probably why this is rated lower than the next two books.