This is the first installment of the Witcher series and I loved it! I first read the prequels and liked the stories establishing Geralt, Yennefer, and Dandelion. In this book we see more or Ciri which I love!

We do get POVs mostly of Dandelion, Geralt, Triss Merigold, and Ciri throughout the book. Personally, there were some parts that were definitely slower than others, but I loved how the story was actually linear. 

Towards the end, we actually see Yennefer and Ciris relationship develop, and I freaking loved that. I’ve always known Yennefer acts like a mother figure in Ciri’s life, but I enjoyed their relationship and the deep explanation of the Magic system in this world.