I really, really love a book that knows how to do drama well, and this one was so well done! The whole plot was intriguing and intense, but it was broken up with enough lightness that it didn't feel too heavy. Simon was such a delight. I loved how he was just a shrimpy human, but he had so much fight in him. Sometimes that fight was in the form of arguing, and sometimes actually physically fighting, although that wasn't his strong suit. Not that he needed it to be with Galen there. Galen was instantly wrapped around Simon's little finger, no matter how much he tried to deny it or push Simon away. He complained about Simon's endless curiosity and infinite questions, but he secretly loved them, and I do so love a grumbling softy. This book set itself up well at the end to transition seamlessly into the next, and I'm looking forward to reading Castor's story and seeing more of the overarching plot unfold!