***2.5 stars***
I don't like leaving low rated reviews, but I was given a copy of this book for my honest review and I intend to follow through.
Overall, the plot of the story isn't what I disliked. In fact, it's one aspect of the story I enjoyed. I was interested in the magic system, the creatures, but what I didn't love so much was the characters. They just felt very unrealistic and I wasn't attached to any of them. They were too emotional and there were so many exclamation points it drove me crazy. It made the characters, who were already emotional, seem more emotional which I didn't like.
Overall, not my cup of tea, but I do recommend you give it a try. Just because I didn't personally enjoy the book, doesn't mean you won't either.