It took me ~100 pages to get into, but once I did, I was entranced by the characters and the vivid descriptions. I think it’s different from Marissa Meyer’s other books as it is much more mystical and slower-paced, although there is still suspense which helps keep the reader’s attention. Also, just as a note, the length of time it took for me to read it is definitely more a reflection of my reading habits than the quality of the book lol.