This book was my June BOTM pick. I'm not a huge fan of fantasy but I'm so glad I read this!  I loved the interwoven legends/stories and all the magic. The only thing I disliked was that two women who have grown up fighting seem to have just as much skill as a prince who has never had a day of training in his life. Other than that, it was a great read and I look forward to the next two books!