The opening lines set you squarely in the world. The characters and setting are brought to life with clever, well-paced writing. Lively, realistic dialogue serves to not only entertain through suspense and humor, but also lays out exposition and moves the plot forward. The transition from the Prologue to the first chapter puts a unique twist on the reader’s expectation of who the actual protagonist is here. All-in-all, I love what I’ve read so far and would recommend Child of Secrets to anyone who loves well-written fantasy with rich world building and characters that pop off the page.