Page turner? Only if you're patient, or if you're impatient and want to get the book done as soon as possible. For me, I'm the latter. I have a problem of putting the book down halfway. It's my fault I spoil my afternoon, really, but luckily I can find an outlet to rant here. (Ouch.) 
 The book has an extensive plot with a deep background to its storyline, but I feel that despite being promising, the book fails to deliver in the middle all the way to the end. The style of writing drags on and on, yet the characters do not fully develop and neither does the suspense and plot build up effectively. What is left is a hodgepodge of a tale of an adventure. 
 Eon is a dragoneye with much hidden potential and underlying power, yet, for me, she really doesn't have a willpower or attitude to match. Sure, she's strong-willed, determined, kind and all, but what I feel is that it's NOT ENOUGH. What is interwoven in between is a good handful of doubt from Eon's part before she undergoes a supposedly exciting and dangerous mission, which is the "dragging on and on" part of the book which I was referring to earlier. 
 Furthermore, this book radiates nothing but sexism. The theme of gender and discrimination is portrayed really really well, but the gender issue in this book gets complicated halfway which leaves an overall convoluted and confusing impression. 
 Thankfully, I think the book left off with great promise and potential. Hopefully, the second book will be enough to change my mind about the series.