So this book wasn't perfect, but I still loved it and devoured it. Shazi leans a bit too much towards "spunky female heroine" for my liking, but at least it was done incredibly well (I had to think about it to realize that her personality was rather minimal). This could always grown and change in the second book (which I need to purchase very soon). 
 The romance was cringe-worthy at times but steamy at others. I loved the idea that a relationship had to be more than love; they had to see each other as equals. I think we often view love as this end-all-be-all thing that can conquer all, and it is rare that we see a relationship that views it more as a side-effect. I like that notion. 
 A fantastic start to what I imagine will be a strong series.