Inspired by Greek mythology, this novel pulls you into a life where one country has been cursed for a thousand years with drought and famine, trade route blockages, and losing two daughters a year in a terrible tribute. In secret, Lia, one of the younger daughters of the king of Locris, has been training to be one of those chosen as tribute in hopes to make it to the goddess' temple and avoid her arranged marriage to the younger son of Ilion. Of course, things do not go as planned, and she finds herself both attracted to an enemy and trying to save her beloved sister unexpectedly. There are plenty of politics and myths that come to life, as well as the unexpected romance and new friends she makes in Ilion. Lia is a fabulous character, although some of her choices remind the reader that she is also very young and in a terrible situation generations old. I loved Jason as well and their mystical connection is fantastic. The cliffhanger! Oh my! I'm so excited to see the title and release date for book 2 already because I will be desperately awaiting more answers to the questions this novel raises.