Not all that long ago, I read this and did not like it, But, in reading that (now deleted) review, I realized my reaction was mostly me, not much the story. Oops. 

So this is a re-read, but this time I enjoyed it. I skipped the two italicized memories/backstory, because blocks of italics are harder for me to read. But I read the 'earlier that day' one because that seemed more story-pertinent, plus it was way shorter. 

As a start to a series, this is fine. As a Mary Calmes story, it is average, not her best but not her worst. Now I'll read Tooth & Nail, which I suspect I'll like better, dot, dot, dot. :)