This book grew on me over time. I wasn't a big fan at first; it was too heavy for too long with the bullying to suit my taste. That and I had a hard time sympathizing with Jude and her struggles, especially with what happens in the first chapter (speaking of which, I was not a fan of the POV changing after the first chapter, which starts as 3rd person and then proceeds to be 1st person for the entire book). But about 20% into the book, when Jude is given an offer, things took a drastic turn for the best rapidly evolved into a story I couldn't put down.

Despite this being marketed as a YA book, it is quite mature in its content. There's plenty of intrigue and suspense along with drama and violence. It was exactly the dark fae story I was looking for. Once I got in deep, I didn't want to stop reading.

Some of the surprises were still predictable, though I enjoyed them nonetheless. That plus the slow, tedious beginning made it less than perfect for me. Even then, I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to dive into the next book.