It took me a while to read this and it is no fault of the book but life got in the way. Overall I really enjoyed this book. I love the sibling relationship between Lada and Radu, and those two really pulled at my heartstrings. The characters are so A+. Some parts did move really slow, but I feel like that happens a lot in the first book for series especially ones where a lot has to be introduced the the reader. It also could have been the time problem, but I will be honest when I say I skimmed a little (and I do mean a little, but nonetheless I did skim). I also thought it was fun because in my AP Art History class, this time period fit with our most recent unit which I thought was cool. I am excited for And I Rise! Bring on the impalings!!