It took me a little bit to finish this one, but it held my interest the whole way. This story isn't action-packed, and there's not crazy character development, but the world-building is fantastic and the story is intriguing enough that I didn't mind. The story takes place in a fantasy version of the Himalayans, where our protagonist is teamed up with the Royal Explorer to tackle the unbeatable mountain peak and find a mysterious treasure. For most of the story, the small troupe is pretty much alone, facing the dangers of the mountains as the main point of tension. The group's - and reader's - eyes are always pointed forwards, towards the peak. It's a slow burn, but I enjoyed it. There were enough twists and turns to keep it interesting, and the setting was incredibly vivid the whole time in my mind's eye.