I was very impressed by the immersion into the characters and the unconventional choice of the Inquisitor. Everyone grew on me, including him. The setting was beautifully illustrated and I genuinely think that the build-up to an epic battle was smooth as silk. It didn't feel contrived or hacked. It felt inevitable. The hints at great workings of power and magic were truly enticing. 
 That being said, it's obviously a part of a greater work of fiction, and there weren't any major plot advances in the first novel. There were many minor ones, of course, and they were all interesting as hell, but don't go into this novel thinking that there will be major revelations or battles. Just enjoy the ride because nothing is more clear to me than the knowledge that very big things are on the horizon for the next novels. 
 It's much more than a teaser. It's pretty damn classic fantasy. It reminds me some of Eddings, but honestly, it's better. 
 I loved the English feel to the worldbuilding. Not culturally, so much, as to the naming conventions and history.