Currently my fourth re-read of this novel, and my third re-read of the entire series. I absolutely love the MacGreagors, and I love the world that Talbott creates.
It takes a lot for a fellow author to completely immerse me in their world, but this novel (and the rest of the series) whisk me away every time. And I really think it is mostly because the characters and their actions feel so natural. Nothing they say or do ever feels forced to happen by the author, and I love it.
It takes amazing skill to write that way. This book is well worth the read alone, but I would suggest starting at the beginning of the series. You won't regret it.