Three Dark Crowns

If you are intrigued by the description, read the book.

This story has so much going for it. I enjoyed it. The world and mythology are unfamiliar, giving the reader something curious to learn the whole time. This world is full of tradition and plots within plots. All along, I wanted more. I think the story should have been much longer. I know it is a series and it continues after this book - what I mean is that this part of the story needed more words. The characters needed more time to help readers get to know them. The world and mythology needed more backstory.

Besides there being something missing, there was too much awkward teenage romance - even for an young adult novel. Most was unnecessary - even with love interests and jealousy helping to drive the plot forward.

All of that being said, the story is interesting and worth a read.