I've avoided Mosse for years to avoid hype induced disappointment. But after a recommendation, I decided to try one that wasn't Labyrinth.
Minou's story starts slow but Piet's arrival on the scene by comparison is explosive. Maybe Mosse should have started with him.
Mosse's characters are well developed, and you feel like you're getting a snapshot of longstanding relationships. I'm looking forward to reading the second in the series.