If you haven't read at least The Name of the Wind, then do not read this book yet. If you have and are wanting more background and understanding of the world of Temerant, then your mileage may vary. This is a book about Auri specifically, and little else that is not of her concern enters into it. I found that Rothfuss' lyrical prose and Auri's gentle and whimsical nature made this a sweet and delightful read. 
 This was a very enjoyable peek into Auri's head and what her daily life is like. We see that she even more clearly that she is very different from the average person, however she is able to make this work wonderfully for her as she seeks to remain small and meek, living in the University's Underthing. Despite those adjectives of her own choosing, Auri remains a very brave and strong in her convictions to ensure that everything is in its proper place, regardless of her personal cost. It is this internal reflection and guidance that makes her such a wonderful character in the main novels, although there it shows through briefly and is colored by Kvothe's own lack of understanding of her. 
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 (view spoiler)[ I had expected more to be revealed of either Auri's nature, or the nature of Shaping and Naming. While we do get a reveal that Auri holds some phenomenal talent and ability in this world's magic system. It is just enough of a taste to make me excited for what she may bring to bear during the events of Day Three. (hide spoiler)]