I am glad I read this, and I'll continue the series, but this was tough to get into. There was something in the writing that made the flow a struggle. I had to re-read sentences often. Jade is very private and withdrawn, which comes through well, but also makes the story hard to follow at times, like there's always a detail missing or a thought unfinished. It really picks up after page 200, which is probably past the bail point for many, but if you can find a groove and push through, it is a very rewarding tale. I am interested in seeing how the story continues.