Second read-through in a year? I don’t think I’ve ever done that before! On the second read, I enjoyed this book even more. The first time I read it was out of sequence—there are 2 books & 2 short stories (available to newsletter subscribers) that come before this novel. While it can be read as a stand-alone, Griz and Hattie both have significant roles to play in earlier books. I love these stories, and can’t wait to read Canuck’s story!