I did like the fluff and getting to know all the characters though it is a bit too slow-paced and dragged on at times. I LOVE whenever the book goes into a bit more detail about Xiomara's archeology work and also Calehan's big and loving family. There was a little snippet at the end of the book that I'm sure is the beginning of another one featuring another member of the Yellowbird and I'd love to read more of that.