Beginning was quite slow, and I wandered off for a while. However, really liked Tess' friendship with Rafe, and the relationship between the sisters. Some things felt rushed-- Imogene's marriage to Maitland, and subsequent events, for example, didn't really feel fully fleshed out. Loved the build between Tess and Lucius, liked the resolve around his family. Interested enough to pick up the next one. :)