Review: Necromancers, Healers, and Protectors Oh My!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 11, 2013
I came across this book on NetGalley and was intrigued, so requested it and am so glad I did.  I was hooked from the very beginning, had to know what was going on, and was glued to the pages devouring every word like an utterly superb meal.  This is not a pretty read, it is brutal and heartbreaking with every revelation of Natalie's life, as well as amazement at how she could have such a snarky wit and caring spirit following all of the emotional and physical abuse.  The writing was clean and the world building frighteningly believable.  The characters were well written and I loved Natalie and Val.  I got caught up on the drama and became angry with those who continually kept secrets and instigated betrayal and actually shed some tears when the drama and heartbreak was revealed and compounded again and again.  There is plenty of action and scheming, enough to feed that need for an urban fantasy treat.  The story has a satisfying ending and a promise of more to come with the continuation of the series, although without one of those cliffhangers that makes you want to throw your book at the wall.  It should be noted that there is graphic violence in this work and it is not for the squeamish or younger reader.  For me it was a great read and I cannot wait until the next installment is available to see what is going to happen next.