So, definitely don't read this book if you haven't read The Name of the Wind (and I would suggest also reading The Wise Man's Fear before this too, there are a few nods to the plot of that book as well). But if you have read the first two books in the Kingkiller Chronicles and have adored them, pick this up. I have always been fascinated by Auri, and it was so delightful to live inside her head for a while. I'm glad Rothfuss published this, and brought so much more depth to a character that was already mysterious and wonderfully enchanting.