Ward is a necromancer, he deals with the dead on a regular basis. When he goes on what should be a typical errand, attempt to find peace for a young woman, he learns she's been murdered. He has an Oath and wishes to abide by it. He decides to help the young woman, Celia.

Celia is brave, intelligent, and determined. She is not an easy character to break. Incidentally, Ward has a crush on her-even though that type of relationship is technically not allowed between them (his Oath, again). The story is told from the third person, making it a little bit harder to connect with the characters, but the author does a great job at that aspect of the novel, too.

The events are fast-paced, the characters are finding a murderer. The developing relationship between Celia and Ward is fun to read about, Celia doesn't give an inch. The ending...well, the reader will be ecstatic that this book is the first in a series. This book is recommended for young adults/adults.