This book felt like the introduction to a story, rather than a story itself. It wasn't bad, but I didn't care until the last few chapters because nothing was happening until the last few chapters. It was a lot of travel and a lot of complaining about bad food and horseback riding. I did think the story it was setting up sounded like it would be interesting. I liked the characters, and I do plan to continue on with the series. It seems like it will be a good story, it just isn't there yet so I'm hoping the later books are much better.