3.75
I think the hype ruined this a little bit for me. I really enjoyed it, however I think I had really high expectations for it, that, unfortunately were not quite meet. I think what let it down for me was the inconsistencies with the characters. Both male leads could read like different people in different passages, and that, coupled with the naming conventions made the story slightly disjointed.

What I loved however was the rich atmospheric writing and the inclusion of culture and beliefs. I look forward to reading the rest of the series, as I think it will go from strength to strength.