2008-10-01 Surprisingly enjoyable

I purchased this book more in the hope that I would like it more than the expectation.
Without equivocation I will state that I really enjoyed it. Shearin has created a distinct world that is uniquely hers, and that is always a good start.
I tend not to be a fan of first-person works, especially when attampts are made at humour. All too often the author creates a character who seems to think he or she is witty and funny, but is in fact rather tedious.
Raine Benares is the exception; she IS at times both witty and funny and I look forward to reading more about her.
This book is not long and I suspect the majority of readers will get through it in a couple of days; however this and the second book "Armed & Magical" are but the beginning of what I presume wil be a series much like Salvatore's Drizzt Do'Urden books.
Buy it and enjoy; You won't be disappointed.