Regardless, if you have any familiarity with the author or the other books in the series universe. Each book can pleasantly stand alone. The character development is absolutely wonderful. Each character lives in its own universe. When it comes to good writing and story development you couldn’t ask for anything more. This one can clearly stand on its own in terms of its own storyline. And it’s absolutely wonderful that it makes reference with characters from different portions of this unique world. Sometimes this type of storyline doesn’t work and you feel completely lost. I can pleasantly say, this is not the case. You can absolutely get lost in the storyline. Have warm fuzzy feelings. Then later on bury them deep deep down inside. And no one, will be the wiser. That’s your real human being. You got done with the story that made you feel something. Whatever that may be, I’ll let you figure that out. So, you know, enjoy? Don’t think, too seriously. Just enjoy it…