Based on the synopsis, I wouldn't have picked it up (I'm not big on romances), but I really enjoyed it. It's very well-written. I remember Wilson describing a clap as "a crack of handmade thunder" and just sitting and thinking about what a good description that was. Aqib's family dynamics seemed very real, as did Aqib and Fastymede's relationship, as complicated and messy as they were. The world building was good, and I was intrigued by the setting. It's nonlinear so you pick up bits and pieces as the story goes. I appreciated the final twist. Overall a very engaging story.