I really enjoyed this and thought it was a good solid read. Especially enjoyed the psychology used in all the characterizations. The romantic pairing was nice and a good match I could get behind, however there was a bit more time spent on the romance aspect than I would have preferred. The ending felt a bit anti-climactic as far as the villain went, but the rest of the ending was satisfying. This was an easy, relaxing read, but was still well-written with good characterization and world-building etc -- not a combination you come across often. Looking forward to reading the next two books.