Amazing. Incredible. Jaw dropping. All terms that can be used to describe this novel and yet at the same time they do not do it justice. The author does a fantastic job of enriching the world in every way imaginable, as I often say, every grain of sand has been meticulously placed with the utmost care. The intrigue, the characters, the world are all enhanced in every single way. The pace is definitely ramped up, creating a dynamic that will force the reader to begin to choose sides.