The world in this story becomes more and more deep and interesting as it goes on. It draws you in from the beginning but keeps you reading. There are some slow chapters but it pays off hugely as the story develops. It's exciting and well-built. Also the characters aren't just pawns, they all seem to have their own motivations and are complex in their own right which makes their interactions all the more enticing. The clear critique is that there are slow chapters, but if all the chapters tried to be exciting without giving room for development, it may become less impactful when things pay off. So I'm fine with those chapters.