This is a pretty classic coming of age story with a young girl learning to come to terms with who she is, who her people are, and the ramifications of her magic. Mina is likeable, though sometimes you want to shake some sense into the headstrong girl, and she moves from trouble to trouble, getting in her own way as danger increases around her. It was a great moment when she realized that she’d just stabbed herself in the foot though, and I was pleased that she continued to grow from the experience, shedding the impulsive vengeful youthfulness and becoming the hero she’s always yearned to be.

My main complaint was the overuse of the trope of one character not having a chance to tell another vital information in time, and there were parts in the middle that bogged down a bit, but overall it was quite entertaining and enjoyable to read.