Long Live Evil

Hi All: I find myself in a dilemma. I bought Long Live Evil (by Brennan).based on recommendation I read in this forum. My problem is that I just can’t get passed the first two chapters; I’ve started it now 3 times and at just about the same point I realize that I’m reading the words, but I’m only slightly aware of what it going on.... and it doesn’t seem like very much, nor is it very interesting, Can anyone reassure me that if I keep plodding along it will get a lot better? Thanks.