This is well written book and Naomi Ragen has developed complex, intricate characters. The problem is that the subject matter is dark and unrelentingly bleak.

The characters are in a battle with evil influences that come in the form of supposed holy people and you are presented with the realization that regardless of high minded intentions there is a fine line between a righteous life and surrender to the dark side.

There are parts of the book that were very hard to read and I am ambivalent about my feelings.

This is a well paced book but the subject matter is difficult and complicated. The characters are not especially likable but I don't think that Ragen intended for readers to like them. I think she wanted to challenge our minds as she told the story and this book will make you think of many different things.