Wow. What a book. Mr. Sullivan makes a point of writing the lion's share of an entire series before the first book is released, and it shows. Seeds planted in the first book, even the very first chapter, can get emotional payoffs later in the series.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, things come to a head in this entry. Relationships you didn't see before flourish. Plotlines evolve. And, sadly, some tales end. All I know is that I'm thoroughly enjoying this series, and look forward to digging into Age of Legend.