I decided to listen to the audiobook despite owning the ebook. I'm glad I did. I was gripped from the beginning. I could just sit and listen with no issue. 

Although I didn't like the characters it didn't lower my enjoyment of the story. But I also don't think I was supposed to like them. 

I didn't really try to figure things out but I also wasn't shocked by any reveals I feel things are basically told throughout. Especially Pearl POV. Usually this would lower my rating but for some reason I could look past it here.