I have slightly mixed feelings about this book. While I definitely enjoyed the plot and found it fast-paced and interesting (especially past the halfway point), I didn't really care for the characters. I had no real attachment to either Jude or Cardan, and I didn't quite get their relationship. I expected to see more of them together (even if not romantically) but they seemed their relationship scenes ultimately were the least interesting part of the book. I was much more interested in the politically drama and Jude's political moods. Overall a fun and fast-paced read though.