Very Enjoyable. It is a great book, the best so far in the series, though it works as a story on its own. I loved it.

A rather unexpected ending to a fine series. After reading 'Order of the Scales' I was left wondering how it would be topped off. And Deas certainly manages it.

The world that was built up in the last 3 books certainly comes crashing down and many of the more magical things that were hinted at are finally reveled.

Ugh.

Ham-handed rape-as-plot-device with a mediocre fantasy world and lackluster dragons with a BSG reincarnation gimmick.

I'm pissed that I own this book.

Absolutely gorgeous descriptive narrative, fascinating and three dimensional, complex characters (as usual), and very intriguing plot. I loved this book for the most part, but it left me with so many unanswered questions (mild spoilers to follow). The ending was a bit unsatisfactory because of this, and because it felt like the overall story of this world was not significantly advanced by the actions of the characters in this book. Otherwise this was a wonderful book, and I am hoping for more answers to my burning questions in the next few (floating castle, anyone?).