I think that this was a solid well-written book. To me, this had a stronger plot and development than the second book in this series. I like how the world of AO is expanding and we get to learn more about not just the player’s characters but the NPCs as well. I was not a fan of some of the forced drama within the group as they traveled. These were some small issues that took away from the scenes, but overall this is a very good addition to the series.