I think this book improves on reread. Also, it stayed with me far more than most books I read, enough that I wanted to read it again (although I somehow forgot Grace existed and then, when she showed up, realized there was a lot more to this book than I remembered). This is why I don't delete old reviews; I didn't notice any pacing issues this time, although I listened instead of reading, but I also had a sense of the story's arc. I have a feeling I'll be going back to this one again.