Besides the gorgeous cover, what's inside is worth your time as well!  This novel is engrossing, I love the world building and the alternating timelines.  Chupeco doles out details as though you are already familiar with the history of this world, which usually frustrates me, but works in this case.  The protagonist is a young girl that exhibits powers that are rare, despised, and desperately needed all at the same time.  You know from the beginning that something happens to cast her out of society, I never lost interest in finding out what exactly happened.  I can't wait for the next book, definitely on my watch list for release!