"Our Bleak Midwinter" was my first Zadellin story, and I really loved it, so much so that I gave it 5 stars. I think that everyone should consider reading it; it's just that compelling. I=32 doesn't require any previous knowledge and provides a great introduction to the Zadellin crew. I love Nardeth, Mrellin, and Zerlan, the world they inhabit, and the way they interact with it so much.