The cover very well sets the scene, dark, with writhing snakes. The story revolves around a teenage trainee witch, Selestra, who assists with the harvesting of souls to feed the KIng's appetite, and Nox, a carefree brave young soldier who is prepared to risk everything and go against his fate. The magic and fantasy, with tension and threat everywhere, is packed with a constant stream of vital scene-setting detail. The beautiful 16 year old Selestra with her green hair and snake eyes is inextricably drawn to the handsome Nox. This is a fascinating read, providing you like this genre.