Ah yes, such things often move pointedly slowly, particularly if there has to be plenty of worldbuilding in the process.

Haven't really had time to read too many books for leisure as late. Let me know if you like that one, maybe I can put it on a list. ...As long as it doesn't turn out to be an insipid vampire romance novel.

...I swear, the number of times I've been asked dumb questions about sparkling...