Well, From page one, Paolini paints a devilishly exciting picture. He's struck a better balance here with his tendency toward long descriptions, focusing more on describing what Kira is seeing and feeling. She's a compelling character and Paolini deftly develops her into someone you care about. The plot's immediately interesting, too. There's not a lot to say here. I'm just really hooked by this story. It's a great setup and I'm anxious to read the rest of it. It's well-written, well-paced, action-packed, and devilishly exciting. If the rest of the book delivers on the promises made by this, we're in for a fantastic read. I can't wait to read the rest.