I think the goal was to stop on a cliff hanger which never feels satisfying but it really just stops as the story builds depth. One or two more chapters would really have helped set up what we expect next instead of dropping a bomb (that is strongly foreshadowed) and then literally as it explodes the screen goes dark knowing the next part is still the bomb exploding. Truthfully recommended waiting till the next book to start. Also this is only a 7:30 hour book 2 hours of card descriptions you will want to look up and read and skip.