I think it's a solid 3.5/5 on its own, I'll round up.

Having not read the whole of the Nemisin oeuvre yet, I can only compare this to The Fifth Season, which I found to be better. The similarity in style is immediately apparent , but I think her voice has become more distinct in later books. I didn't really care for the ending, and I though Yeine's attraction to Naha was a bit overdone.

A great first book, but not an excellent one.