Overall I enjoyed this. I'll be reading book two when it drops. Though the FMC admits it's a legit character flaw, again I've run into the hot-headed,  "I'm going to irrationally explode on you emotionally and say the meanest things just so it hurts" immature protagonist. Is this boss bitch?.... Is this, own your truth and be whatever you feel like?.... Is this, "ooooo, she's edgy and spitfire "?.... I don't get it. It's in so many romantasy books. Like it's somehow brave or admirable. Also the, "I know I'm not even the smallest bit trained but I'm going to just not listen to the 1000 year old warrior when he says to stay here" situation. So bothersome.

A super interesting plot and story line. It takes a long time for the characters to spit it out with what's happening, though it's pretty identifiable from the start, but it's a good story line none the less.

I do wish they'd stick with the FMC journalism a little longer. It was part of what I liked the most about her character.

The magic is fun. I want to see more of the protectorate. 

The MMC isn't anything new. Ancient, powerful, broody, sensual, protective, with black hair. Literally copy and paste.