I didn't have high expectations coming into this novel as it wasn't recommended to me or anything. This was such a great read, a beautiful world with very intricate myths and legends that were a joy to discover. I loved the world, the writing as well in the end, and especially the characters : Kaimana and her taniwha, Rakau. They are both adorable, and I'm a big fan of Kaimana's characterization which doesn't fall into usual tropes / stereotypes. A truly great read, I'd recommend it.