This book is packed with unique world tid bits. However, it doesn't take the time to build them up. I generally love a lot of world building, but maybe only in a series. There is so much to follow in this medium length, stand-alone book. Ironically, I also feel like I need more explanation. I found it frustrating at the start. Then consequently I grew bored with it. There were just too many proper nouns combined with a lack of cohesive vision. I wanted less and more all at the same time. As a world and as a story, it left me unsatisfied. 

The characters were a little flat for me as well. Everyone is so formal. The POV has a voice, but his apathetic hero vibe becomes tiresome.

I just didn't click with any of this. Average at best. 

I could see other readers liking this, but it's not something I'm going to be thinking about in the future.