My only issue, be it mild, was with the narrator’s reading. It was very nasally and that was distracting. Sounded like she had a cold. But I have ADHD and it probably bothered me more than others.
The story melded well with the last series. Lyre is always a fun character, though he’s presented a bit weaker in this one. I like that we are cracking into the dark stone box that is the scary and delicious Ash. I’m intrigued to learn more about him and his past through Pipers adventure.