Wow. This was absolutely breathtaking. It completely blew my expectations out of the water, and I had to immediately get the second one to continue because of how riveting it was! I felt such a deep connection to the characters, Ayla's pain, stubbornness, and determination as well as Crier's naivety, her sense of justice, and curiosity. All the twists and turns took me on such an exhilarating journey and I can't wait to see what happens next.