I had a lot of fun reading this! I'm still shocked it is shelved with the Adult Collection in most libraries, as I would compare this to YA titles like Finnikin of the Rock or Graceling, but it will be a good one to point YA readers to. I loved the slow burn back-story development for Yelena and her ultimate triumph over her horrific upbringing. I loved that the Commander who she tasted food for wasn't the bad guy, nor was Valek, and the love story that developed between the two was real, grown-up, and wasn't the crux of the book. Secondary characters were also well-rounded, and while I've heard that the other books in this series aren't as good, I'll probably pick them up eventually.