OK, so I read this before reading the rest of the series I found a little repetitive and found myself kind of lost a little bit a lot of time. HOWEVER, about a third way in I was able to find my footing and really enjoyed this one. And anyone who did not read this before reading the rest of the series, this is probably an easier read. With that being said it made so many different things hit that much harder throughout the series as events unfold so I feel like I totally enhance my experience by starting with this book. I absolutely loved the series.