I really enjoyed reading this first book of the series. Each character is given a bit of time to breathe a little and just enough on a few to have you wonder. The world is beautifully described and detailed. While you don’t need to see the maps I’ll highly recommend that you do head over to the writers website and look at the additional materials as it really fleshes out this fantastic world of Noss Joaquin has created. He’s able to describe the goings on and daily life and uniqueness of the world with a flow that feels natural and doesn’t trail off the path. Each character is given a delightful bit of depth that makes each very memorable. Highly recommend folks give this series a read.