What an amazing start to an epic adventure! Potter has created for us an incredibly imaginative world full of both new species and classic fantasy. Like many epic fantasy creations, it is full of multiple viewpoints, many of which leave you hanging chapter by chapter and looking forward to the next switch. As the characters progress and come together in their adventure, the differing perspectives allow for wonderful character exploration. This book holds something for everyone - young women struggling to prove themselves on the battlefield and be recognized for their talents, a Prince who is not sure he wants to be a prince, outlawed sorcery and, of course, dragons! The depth of the dragons and the personality differences are truly wonderful and set the stage for the action. Cannot wait for the next installment.