One of the best things about this book is how it held my interest from page one all the way to the end. It had been a while since I'd picked up a book and was unable to put it down until it was done. I'm not generally a fan of the romantic genre, but this story has enough intrigue in it to keep my interest.
From the start, you get the feeling that something else is going on that Alix doesn't know about. And that suspicion only builds and builds until something is finally revealed at just the right moment. The twists and turns are very well paced and the resolution satisfies expectations. The characters are fresh and above all, they feel real. There's enough humour, angst, and action throughout, and the story never drags.