Pros: The worldbuilding and backgrounds are great. You also get a real sense of progression as the MC builds his position. Cons: This comes with some of the obligatory Japanese light novel tropes. It can be a pro for some, but that's just opinion. The main cons is that the story ends on a cliffhanger. Be prepared for that and some depressing parts of the book. Those are the big highlights I see. Go ahead and decide for yourself.
