What I liked about this book was how nostalgic it felt. Something about it felt like it was taking place in the late '90s or early 2000s, like it was the pilot episode of an old favorite show or the first book in an old favorite series. Every time something modern was mentioned, like Netflix or a Keurig, it was a jarring reminder that it's set closer to the present day.

However, although it felt nostalgic in a good way, it also read like one of those series that you used to love, but looking back it actually wasn't that great. The plot was drawn out and there wasn't a lot of action or conflict. The characters weren't particularly memorable. I kept waiting for something to happen, for a big fight or a betrayal, but nothing really did.

I am a little bit curious to see what happens, as the first book ends in a cliffhanger, but not curious enough to continue on with the series.