This story is well written, but it lacks depth. There are many plot points that could have been fabulously expanded upon, and all were just glazed over. That said, it is a prequel to a trilogy, but I left the story feeling as if it was "finished" in this respect ... not as if I needed to grab the trilogy to find out what happens next. Bottom line: I would read another book by this author based on quality of writing.

Short, but interesting.