I love the story, the martial arts aspect, all of it. There is plenty of room for individual character growth and ALOT of room for the history of the world and how it became so much more different than the world we all live in. The only thing I don’t like (and am hoping is changed by next book) is there is just way too much introspection. Especially in the middle of a fight. I found myself skipping 30 seconds ahead to get on with it already. But overall, good enough to get another credit from me on the next book.