…but this is what the architecture of the great hall looks like, with a circular balcony going all the way around, offering a perfect vantage point for those wishing to view the going on at court. Meanwhile the Duchess attacks the nearest monster by sinking her manucure knife into its back, and she gets shredded for it. No problem, healing magic will soon put her to rights. This is the author’s first book, and I do hope the next one is much improved. There is too much sex in it for it to be YA, but not enough of anything else to interest an adult.