Loved this trilogy! It has action, suspense, and plenty of romance!
I have to say that this first book in the series is definitely the clumsiest one but also her first fantasy book. I kept going because the worldbuilding piqued my interest.
Although unconventional to leave big questions unanswered in the first novel, it is worthwhile to note that the rest of the series explains some of the events that happen in book 1 (some which have received the most criticism) and it makes a lot of sense. Book 3 was my absolute favorite and really brought the climax that I was looking for in this story. There were many twists which I would not have predicted!
Catori, the main character, has a strong personality, knows what she likes and dislikes, although it may also take the reader some time to discover it. It was refreshing to see her strong bond with her father and how she puts her own dreams aside to help him after her mother passes away unexpectedly. I love that she is a woman who sticks to her own emotions and is not swept up into a big dramatic relationship because the male character is interested. At some point there seems to be a bit of a love triangle (or square) but since Cat has a good grasp of her wants, it is quickly dismantled.
I found the depiction of the different races (fairies and faehunters) very interesting. There are a lot of Gottwa and Faeli words that may be confusing but there is a handy glossary included. After referring to it a few times, I became more comfortable with the terms. There is also a list of characters and their relationships that helped me keep track of everyone. If anything, the use of the different languages sprinkled throughout the book really helped immerse me in this fantastic world.
I recommend this series to any reader who enjoys great worldbuilding and is patient enough to wait until book 2 to have some of their questions answered. It is definitely worth it.