The Bone Shard Daughter

I have mixed feelings about this one, but on the whole, I enjoyed it. There are several character viewpoints that take their turns. There's Lin, the daughter of the emperor. There's Jovis, a smuggler. There's Phalue, the adult daughter of an island governor and her lover Ranami. And then there's the mysterious Sand. Of them all, I found Lin and Jovis's stories the most interesting. Didn't care much about Phalue and Ranami. And Sand doesn't make many appearances. The more the magic is explained, the more you find it repugnant – which was interesting! There are a few mysteries within the story, and a few surprises. But when all is said and done, it's obvious it's the first book in a series. I think the most telling thing for me, is how long it took me to finish it. Don't know if I'll get to book two.