I have read a lot of DS books and this is the worst one yet. It was repetitive; the story was totally mundane, not even a little bit intriguing and the ending predictable. I read it to the end hoping it was going to get better but it never did. For a writer of her caliber and reputation she ought to know better. The only good point - it didn't take long to read. This is the last DS book I'll ever buy.