This is one of those books that you start with high hopes, but end up putting down over and over again.

The first parts of the story were engaging, most especially the world-building.
However, as I got to the chapters in the Underworld, everything fell off until the end. 
The more I progressed throughout the story, the more I got annoyed. 
I felt that I had to push myself to finish this. 

I wasn't able to connect myself with the characters. There's inconsistency with their characterizations, most especially with Zerryn. I don't see any real motivations for what she's about to do. "Make up your mind bro, do you want to kill him or despise him or fight for him or love him or are you just plain stupid?" 
:( 

The plot felt rushed.  It would've been a great shot also to get to know more about the myth/folklore that has been based on, but there wasn't much to read. There is also more telling than showing which is why I wasn't that invested in reading. The romance wasn't that well-written. I find it corny.

Seriously though, the story has potential! I just wish it had more 'substance' in it. 

 Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and F.M. Aden for the ARC.