This was an excellent debut novel. A world full of magic brought about by different means, a world heavily influenced by demons and angels.

Key’s father makes a highly selfish decision and it ends up nearly destroying his family long after he’s gone. The one bearing the brunt of it is Key, who is born with a curse due to her father’s greed. It is a curse that she can’t control at such a young age and it is highly destructive. Once old enough she leaves home to try and protect her family but also learn how to rid herself of the curse.

She has a lot of learning to do along the way and grows up significantly in the process, as a variety of people she encounters help her learn in different ways.  Whether it’s learning she isn’t as alone as she thinks, to finding ways to make her…