-The volume really is a bunch of set up to the characters, they were childhood friends, she loved him, he betrayed her, they flee
-I'm intrigued by the story and our characters--was surprised she is only 16...guess that probable love story/triangle element will take time to iron out then
-I do want to see more from Yona, I see her potential but so far she's wimpy, sheltered, young, in shock... haven't had a chance to see any grit from her yet.

Princess Yona wants to be with Soo Won, her ?cousin?/favored friend she's grown up with, but on her 16th birthday he murders her father the king to gain power and revenge. Their mutual friend General Hak whisks Yona away to safety