I was given a free copy of this book to review by the publisher.

I loved this book. It was a stunning read. The snow-covered, post-apocalyptic world was so clear and vivid. Martin is a truly good writer. She paints a vivid picture of how harsh the life in the Kingdom is. The story starts with a bang, showcasing Rags' skills and how formidable she truly is. I'm not a cowgirl, but I enjoyed the western theme very much. The characters were beautifully crafted and I loved the descriptions of the world.

Martin managed not to bore us with exposition, not bothering to tell us Rags' backstory and instead letting it slowly drip through the book. I loved it, every time I learned something new about Rags I felt like it was completely natural and earned. The rest of the characters were great as well. I loved Colton and Henny and wished we could have seen more of their relationship.

The whole book revolves around the town of Rondo, which at times got a bit boring. There where I few scenes that I felt were unnecessary or dragged on for too long, and I found myself skipping over a lot of text. Overall it's a gripping adventure that had me glued to the book and I can't wait for the second one.

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