Yes, I really did "like" this review from 2 years ago LOL. I'm about halfway through this book and just added it to my current reads list and saw you reviewed it. Your review pretty much sums up what I think of the book so far. So are the later books a little more engrossing?
I still haven't read the second book, I'm a bit ashamed to admit, although I still plan to. (There are so many books I still want to read, but maybe I should move it up the list a little bit :) )