Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for access to an early release

What a fantastic start to a new duology. This fantasy world features MC Nhika, an outcast in society by all standards but mostly by her most kept secret- she is a Bloodcarver. As a bloodcarver, she has the power to heal, or harm, people by feeling their body systems.

What a great world the author develops; I enjoyed how the story unfolded, as tidbits of adventures were dropped throughout the story to keep the story moving. Nhika was such a great developed character, I wish a few other characters had reached her depth. The romance at the back of the story also left me wanting a little bit more of the beginning and a little less romance. 

I wish I had requested the print version as the audio was a little too monotoned or too lacking for an emotional difference.  But I look forward to the second one in future.