Let the adventure begin! Oh my, this is delicious. The writing drops me right into the story setting, with sights and sounds and terrific character portrayal. It's really enterprising that you're telling this very male-dominated story from Holly's perspective. What must her life be like? I can't wait to read more!
Agreed, yes. The perspective really pulled me along with the world-building starting to unravel. Can't wait for more!