I really enjoyed how well this was set up. The red herrings in the book were abundant and so purposeful that it was a surprise across the board when the evil mastermind was finally ousted. The clues where there all along, but with everything going on, it still sneaks up on you. 

There's a side story about friendship and finding your own worth in there, subtle and very well done, without ever coming across as preachy. The characters unique and coming alive on the page. 

Really enjoyed it.