That was a really intriguing start. I enjoyed Zelia‘a evolution, & the story was fast-paced. It was also, unfortunately, a bit predictable — especially the romance. But, I‘m a sucker for love/hate relationships, so I didn‘t mind that so much. Mostly, I wish there was a little more diversity in a story that highlights themes of accepting differences, & I could have done without the attempts at poetry. An exciting, if clunky, start. ★★★☆☆.