reread 03/23/14 
 So I've finally bought the rest of the series and will be reading this one again so it's fresh in my memory. I remember really liking it, the queens powers and the language thing was really cool. The romantic interest was a little weak. 
 alright, after rereading my conclusion is: It's a nice story but the romance was indeed a little weak and far fetched. There were a little inconsistencies and plot holes too but if you overlook that it's a very nice read.