Probably more of a 3.5. I did like it. It's an enjoyable read with a lot going for it. It's a little more plot-driven, where I prefer character-driven. A few typos did slip through, but I try not to let these bother me - as someone who has investigated the cost of outsourcing editing services... Yes, it's worth it, but who can afford it? That being said, most of the writing was fine, and there were some neat pieces of writing in here.I can only imagine the rest of the series gets better...