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Ok, I'm gonna start this review off a bit different than usual. I want to say firstly that this is very well written for indie fantasy. Sure there are clunky bits of description, and occasionally there are plot jumps, but not too much more than I've read in mainstream fantasy. Actually, the pacing of these books is better than a lot of what I try to read. And yes, the characters are nothing new or special, but they're done well, and are consistent. Surprisingly, the romance is not done too badly; I really like the slow and believable progression.

My issues with this book are pretty much the same as with the previous books in the series. Amaranthe is sometimes just too Mary Sue-ish. She's alleged to be charming, but where there is supposed to be charm, I see quirk. She's a quirky girl; that should not endear her to most of the people she meets. And will someone stop letting her do plans? Seriously. The supporting female characters also tend toward the flat and obnoxious, which is odd considering a woman wrote the book.

Overall, a solid book, and I'll be reading the conclusion.