Neumeier always intrigues me with the details she reels in her world. Now, she's not one of those writers that creates a novel that's half encyclopedia as they go out of their way to explain every clever idea they've had. Rather, Neumeier explains only what's important for the character to know and leaves the rest as life's little mysteries. This makes her fantasy worlds feel even more real and immersive.

The characters in this novel were all wonderful and I hope there will be more books that take place in this world so I can learn more about them and the magic systems and even the geography (I can identify with longings for the sea and the cold winter winds and whatnot).

Really, what doesn't Neumeier do well? Good plot, beautiful writing, great pacing... This was just exactly what I wanted to read.