While I was interested in one or two of the characters (Suling the primary of them), I could not empathize with the other primary character (Gemma) at all which had me questioning whether or not to finish the book. Had it been a tad longer I probably would have DNFed it.  It’s a shame because there was some good plot development but that along with a canned villain and a neat bow at the end left me feeling unfilled and wishing it could have been more.