I hadn't read a book in this series in awhile and decided to catch up.  This book has all the hallmarks of the earlier books - a complicated plot, characters who aren't honest with each other, characters trying to protect each other, complicated characters and and ending that doesn't finalize the situation.  I could not put this down.  I enjoyed being in this world again.  If you are a fan of the series, I would recommend this book but suggest you read the books in the series in order.