Once things get going, this book really gets good. The last half of the book just gets better and better as each chapter passed. I listened to this audiobook, narrated by Lucinda Gainey. Her narration was flawless with a regal nature to it that really fit with this particular story. The last few chapters seemed to set up the next book and they have me so excited to read book two. If this sounds good to you then I definitely recommend you read it. This is my honest opinion, freely given.