MeiLin Miranda has managed to create a whole world surrounding a young man coming into his own.  It not only has insights into human nature, silly and fun tidbits (like how much Temmin manages to eat), and intriguing and well-developed characters, it also has an entire mythos and history surrounding the royal family.  There are customs, laws, dances – even fighting styles!  To read this story is to be immersed.

While some might complain about the sex, I believe that it is used as a plot device, and not a distraction from the plot.  So much of real life and real history revolves around sex.  I think it is very brave of MeiLin to put it in.  To me, it does not interrupt the plot, and only enhances it.  Also, frankly, it’s exciting and never boring.

I like the switch from Temmin’s life and world to the Intimate History of his family.  I think the two parallel each other well, and he learns about himself and his life within those stories.  Of course, I am also the kind of person that reads several books and watches several movies at the same time!

Bottom line, read this if you want great writing with fantastic creativity, and a little exciting sex mixed in.

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