This book was just OK for me. Typical storyline, but not very convincing at the same time. 
 I'll tell you what I loved about this book. The "preamble" of every chapter. The author simultaneously tells another short fairytale at the beginning of each chapter that is good enough as a standalone in this book. If you must read this book, read it for the short story, Clever John. The romance that fails to attract me between the male and female leads throughout the book ignites in a few words in this short and impeccable story. Mikey and Silence (weird names for dashing male and female leads don't you think?) are completely overshadowed. Move over you two - here comes Clever John and Tamara!