I've been reading this lovely little novella on and off for almost a month. This story was fascinating, told through vignettes that are sparked by the possessions of one feisty Empress to her intrigued handmaiden. For me, the novella length was perfection. It gives just enough time to unfold the story of Rabbit and her mistress, but it's just the right amount of space for it not to feel drawn out. My only gripe, and this happens a lot with novellas, is that there just wasn't enough time for real character development. Which is this reader's bread and butter. Still, I enjoyed this. A solid 3-star read. I can't wait for my turn in the library queue for the follow up.