Bitterblue in ARC the book will be out…

Bitterblue (in ARC — the book will be out by May, 2012) by Kristin Cashore starts off exactly how and where I like it: full of intriguing political underhandedness that I’m as baffled by as the main character. The short prologue, still featuring Lech, sets the stage well and feels like the book is totally connected to the previous titles and world. The “sneaking out of the palace to mingle with commoners by the royalty” plot device never grows old for this reader. Only 10% into the book and hoping for the rest 500 pages to be as delicious as the first 50 odd pages.