I started this after all the hype put the series on the top of the charts. The beginning had interesting characters and scenes that were very well written. I thought I was on board the cradle train, but there’s an event halfway through the story that, even though at the time I didn’t mind it, marked a real turning point in my interest. It’s like after that there was just a bunch of power and clan descriptions, actions and new people that didn’t matter. I didn’t care anymore, and never found interest again. I got the book for free, and the audio for two bucks, but I doubt I’ll keep going at this point. I’m not sure if it’s a genre thing or a story structure, but I simply don’t care at this time to see what happens next.