the reason for my 4 star review is simply because i want to save the 5 stars for the rest of the books in this series. this was such an amazing read - mysteries, romance, betrayal, bloodshed, somehow all at once. we hate who we love and love who we hate, and somehow that is everyone in this book. every character is flawed, but it makes them so much better.

cardan is not the cruel prince to me. although i do not yet know how much i will like him later on. but for now, he has a special place in my heart. the slow burn romance that is building up between him and jude is something i hope will blossom in the coming books.