I wish I could rate this book higher. I enjoyed the folkore elements as well as the way the author wove religion into the story. The characters were alright. I didn't love Gaspar and I found Evike annoying at times. The main problem I had was the pacing of the book. The first half drags and -at least to my estimation- focuses on unimportant details. I feel that the editor should have cut the word count down a bit. Didn't love it. Didn't hate it. It has some interesting themes but the author fails to reach a satisfying conclusion. Though it is worth noting that I did enjoy the moments of Evike and her father. P.S. The Hozier and Florence mention in the acknowledgements made me feel seen.