I liked it quite a lot actually. Especially Chess is a female character I really liked from the beginning. Strong, Independent and not likely to melt into her puddle because a handsome man looks at her. I also liked that she wasn't in your face pretty. 
 The was okay too but it dragged a little. Plus the further the story progressed the more the characters frustrated me with unnecessary problems. Still a good installment in this series. 
 PS: I want a book about Rolondo ;)