While this novel remains true to some of the more predictable tropes of the romance genre, the author creates a believable and engrossing world, and asks some interesting questions while doing so. I cannot in good conscience give this a five-star rating, as some of the character development and romantic scenes feel a little too formulaic (particularly the confused, lovestruck transitions, where beauty and appearance seem to override all other considerations). I will, however, be recommending this to my students who like the genre and are looking for suggestions.