The Winner's Curse

I had low expectations for this book when I picked it up. I just wanted to start something short-ish and easy to read, but I was quickly impressed. I fell in love with the characters and with the plot. It seemed that so much happens in such a short amount of pages, but it didn't seem rushed or lacking in description. Also, the plot was very complex and intricate, which authors don't seem to be able accomplish well as of late, but it worked well within this story and hid a few surprises. Overall, I loved the read and can't wait to finish the trilogy!