reviewed this book before<\/a>, back when it first came out.
\nReading it a second time makes plain that some character’s motivations aren’t what they seemed to be the first time I read it, which makes the upcoming final book all the more interesting.
\nWhat else? Well I’d still rate the book the same, it’s entertaining enough, but it’s filled with flashbacks and the present day action is pretty sparse until the last third of the book. As for the big twist, well it’s still pretty shocking but I’ve changed my mind a great deal about it’s implications.
\nAs before, no recommendation, but I did enjoy reading it.<\/p>\nRating: B+<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/span>Sixth and penultimate book in the outrageously successful JF fantasy series. I’ve