I wouldn't call this masterful, but I enjoyed it DESPITE, might I add, a GLARING translation error through half of the book with regard to Riza's rank.

It contained an emotional arc about Roy's awkward psuedo-paternal relationship with Ed and Al, Riza generally owning Roy everywhere with bonus Meaningful Subtext, Team Mustang shenanigans, and Ed being a hilarious troll. I could not ask for much more!