I was drawn to this book by the description of the magic system. It sounded interesting and flexible and something I hadn't really seen much of, almost like combining magic with science and computer logic/language. But the further the book progressed the more layers were added until it became overly complicated and turned into a lingo salad whenever anything needed explaining (which happened frequently).

I also didn't really connect with any of the characters. The main character is flawed and dramatic, the side characters are sort of flat and one dimensional. I didn't see much development of either the main character or the side characters honestly, and was a little let down. The dialogue between characters also felt a little stale, and the author switches frequently between using common English swear words and made up or repurposed swear words seemingly at whim.

Overall I was a little let down by this book, I completed the book but likely will not continue with the series.