I could remark on how pristine the grammar is, but that would make me a bore. This story is, in a word, incredible. Just from the first chapter, I can see that this story is ... epic.

It provides such an incredibly complex cast and world without drowning the prose in nonsensical descriptions.

I eagerly await the next.

I haven't read the last one, but this is an interesting start. I hope you are planning on explaining the history of this world and what it means to be a shapeshifter and smelling people's auras and stuff, because all of that is a bit confusing now.

I'm so glad you decided to post this. It's a great first chapter and I'm looking forward to reading this version. I'm also excited about the continuation of LtY, so I hope that you complete that so you can concentrate on this! Thanks for posting! I always look forward to your stories.