This [b:The Count of Monte Cristo|7126|The Count of Monte Cristo|Alexandre Dumas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1309203605l/7126._SY75_.jpg|391568] inspired YA fantasy is engaging and full of interesting characters. I liked the experience of reading it. The Monte Cristo influence is easily identifiable without the story being a full on reboot; Sim injects plenty of creativity into the familiar revenge story.

I have to say, though, that this took me FOREVER to read. I was reading the physical book, and it was easy to forget about when I walked away, though I did find the story engaging while I was actually reading it.

It's obviously set up for a sequel that I don't feel much need to read.