I do have to start off by saying that I think the cover is absolutely gorgeous! On the other hand, I wasn't sure how I was going to like the story. I liked the Tiger Saga right up until the last book and I was worried this series was going to be the same. I also had a problem with the way Colleen Houck represents other cultures (a stereotypical white representation of other people's culture with little to no real research). For the story line: I liked the story. I thought Lily was a little too snobby (despite her own protests to the contrary) but I liked her interaction with Amon. I would have liked the story better if Asten and Ahmose didn't automatically become attracted to her as well. The same problems with cultural representation are present in this book as they were in the series. I need more of the actual Egyptian culture! Not just googled snippets!!! I also can't see where the second book in this series could possibly go. I feel like Colleen Houck could have easily (and preferably) made this a standalone. I will read the second book but I won't be buying the series.