The writing and structure are reminiscent of Dune in the very best ways, beginning with the beautiful contextual marker of a quote from "reflections on weaving from a Lividian scroll". We know exactly what sort of story we're entering when we read that quote, and we know we'll be in good hands throughout the journey. The writing is confident and the world of the book is layered and nuanced so that it stays with you after you finish reading a chapter so that you want to read more. Excellent start.