First of all, I recommend reading this book without reading the blurb on the back/inside cover, because it gives a lot of things away! It's about Pemberton (a timber baron) who marries Serena (a 1930s Lady MacBeth), and together they will stop at nothing (lies, manipulation, murder, etc) to take control of the timber industry in the U.S. and beyond. That's all you need to know. 
 I am very conflicted about this book. I found the writing illuminated the time period very well, and Serena was expertly crafted as a manipulative, cunning murderess. I enjoyed the little asides with the timber workers and thought it was a great way to show the passing of time. Their stories also helped to paint Serena and her creepy eagle as some sort of evil mythical pair. I felt for Rachel and her son and everyone that helped them, and felt no sympathy for Pemberton. Rash did a fantastic job with all of the above. 
 Despite all the positives, I still didn't love the book. I found that it dragged through part 2 and most of part 3. I also found the ending to be a bit predictable - however the very last part (Coda) was not expected (and I loved it). Overall though, a solid read.