Guess the book was ok. I liked the setup with the 3 characters: Arlen, Leesha and Rojen. They are likeable and believable. Learning about their childhoods and what made them what they are. I also liked the idea with the demons and the wards. On the other hand none of that was very special or new. Maybe I've read too many fantasy books, this one is a good read, but doesn't stand out. Stylistically it is better than many other debuts I've read, so that's a definite plus. However I found myself hesitating to start the sequel. Not a good sign. (2 days later I have started on the sequel, but it's slow going).