Cool premise, plus unique worldbuilding while still harkening to traditional fairy tales. I loved the dread that hung over the characters with knowledge of their fates, and their willingness to fight that inevitability due to their love for each other. Also the priestesses were so mysterious and creepy, especially Kiri, building my curiosity about the truth of Valleyda's history and the kings. That being said, I thought the middle part dragged as I found Red quite annoying, grew frustrated at the constant bloodletting montages, and wasn't invested in her and the Wolf's martyr-y, angsty romance. Neve's interludes with her growing darkness and the political intrigue were more my cup of tea, which is why I nearly immediately picked up the second book.