Love me a strong female detective character! The book begins with a steady stream of prose that both introduces the protagonist and gives the reader a look into the type of atmosphere to be expected for the duration of this book. It's not a ground-breaking sort of tone, but there's definitely something about the way the details are handled that makes you want to know more. The slow unraveling details of the character and plot feel all too realistic enough to be enrapturing, which plays a large part in wanting to continue on reading.