I started this series in book 2 (Shadow Dawn) and by the sounds of many of the other reviews it seems as though if I had started with Shadow Moon I wouldn't have read any further. It's been a while since I read the book, but what I do remember is that though at times slow, it was an engrossing book which I enjoyed thoroughly. What I assume what made this novel slow for some people was the indepth character and plot development the book does. This is a novel that really sets you up for the amazing second and third book, and honestly I found the whole series amazing. Today I have just finished the third book in the series, Shadow Star, and I pity anyone who has not read further than the first book, because the last two are brilliant! I congratulate George Lucas and Chris Claremont for a wonderful series I will never forget!