**An ARC of the book was obtained through an online contest
This book tells the epic tale of Sefia, who is seeking revenge for her mother, for her father, for Nin. She is following the trail of the symbol on the book.
"Two curves for her parents, a curve for Nin. The straight line for herself. The circle for what she had to do: Learn what the book was for. Rescue Nin. And if she could, make them pay."
This book is a sought after object in a land where very few can decipher the written words. The ones who could unlock the magic of the words, The Readers, were quite powerful, as they could read more than words.
I was immediately immersed in this story from page 1. Sefia is such a complex character, and I loved seeing all her facets throughout this tale. There is a ton of action and adventure, as Sefia and Archer follow the trail to the symbol.
Chee created a multitude of interesting characters (Archer, Reed and his crew, Sefia, The Second, Lon), and did a great job with her world building (I even learned how to play a new game!). The structure of the book is one that I am very fond of. Chee give us vignettes, which focus on a small group of characters, and all pull together towards the end. I LOVED one of the reveals. It was a very interesting addition to the story. And Archer! I just could not get enough of him. Although, this story did not end with this book (it is book 1 of the series), Chee gave me enough answers to questions that were raised. She revealed enough of the mystery and its origins to satisfy my need to know, but left enough mystery to leave me longing for the next book.
Here's hoping the next book is soon to come. Fingers crossed (**swoon**)