Prepare your heart! It is just as sad as the second book, but without a satisfying end at all. The wait for the next book shall be brutal.
The writing has really progressed in this one, and you can note advancements in stylistic choices that give the book a better flow. The book also continues to be every bit as exciting and attention holding as a solid fantasy adventure should be.
There is also sadly less steaminess in this one as compared to the previous books. It was there alright, it just didn’t leave you fully satisfied.
The characters also made glaringly obvious strategic doozies from the beginning. Some of the powers could have been used in ways that didn’t require particular intelligence to think up, so that will nag at you if you pin them out. It was still vividly entertaining, and you could really follow the sway of the scenes.
And let’s not forget to give a standing ovation to Joel’s Leslie’s immaculate performance, as usual.