I have really loved and appreciated this series and if this is the last installment, then I'm okay with that: there is a hopeful and open ending that seemed right for these characters. Otto and Rinpoche, and now Shelsa (who I wish there were more of), are characters that are dear to my heart and who have helped to expand my own consciousness, at least while I'm reading the book. Very well-written and engaging, I couldn't help but wish for a bit more dialogue and fewer long stretches of Otto's internal thoughts, but that is the kind of book it is, so I don't fault it.