Shadow and Betrayal

For me this book wasn't the whole package, but there was something about the plot that kept me interested. The writing was clean, I didn't love or hate any of the character work, the magic didn't suck me in either. But it was solid overall and I want to see where the rest of the series goes. It's a nice short book for me that was an easy read, it will be nice to intersperse the rest between some of the larger physical series I'm tackling next. This is not a rollercoaster plot-wise, but if you're into political plots or like books that question themes around the ethics of “the right thing” and associated costs, this could be up your alley.