The whole "Breaking" the world concept reminded me too much of Wheel of Time's own world-breaking. Their histories greatly differed of course, but I just felt the similarity of it so I can't really tune it out. However, I did like the book - it was a bit slow for me in the beginning - but towards the end it really picked up and I just had to go on and on and on. I like Han, I'm not so sure about Princess Raisa; she wants too many kisses! But, I do look forward in continuing the series. It's much better than many other YA books out there.