The plot of this book is very strong. Some reviewers have said it was too slow but I found the pacing to be perfectly matching the feel and plot of the book. There're several sub plus which all come together neatly by the end. I never anticipated where the story would go and thoughrally enjoyed the book. Can't give it the full 5 stars as Lucies character was very flat and had no real personality beyond love and beauty, as she was a central character this did reduce the immersion a little.