I'm totally biased but I really love the Green Rider series. First Rider's Call fleshes out the Karigan's world more, adding character development and diving deeper into the magical elements that are prominent throughout the remainder of the series. Karigan is your typical "chosen one," yet I enjoy watching her fight against her fate. Although rarely mentioned, I will say that upon a reread, I'm not a fan of the age difference between Karigan and King Zachary. It's the part of the story that has not aged well.