I can't remember when I first read this exactly, except that it was relatively new at the time and there was a lot of hype about it. I absolutely fell in love with it then, and have nothing but good memories of the series.

I also don't remember if I've ever re-read it. I was worried that it wouldn't hold up, but I'm delighted that it's still excellent. Great characters with distinct voices, incredible action sequences, a world that feels real and lived-in, and just enough of the politics to give us a sense of big, important stakes without ever getting bogged down or tedious. It's really a hell of an achievement and I'm very excited to reread the rest of them.