The good things first. I love that the story starts off at the same place the last one ended. It makes me feel like I didn't miss anything! :) I also really liked feeling like Claire and Shane's relationship is evolving. I didn't buy it for the last couple of books but this one is making me feel like it's real. (I really would like Claire and Michael to get together though!) I'm still a huge fan of Myrnin even though he's done some questionable things. I think that's part of why I like him. His character isn't predictable at all. I really liked the way the tornado was built up and played out. Bishop really had a good plan going there! That was one of the better parts of the book. 
 The things I wasn't so crazy about and I really think there's only one. I kind of felt like everything in the book was dragged out a bit too long. For the most part these books are always intense to the point that you can't make yourself put it down. In this one I was waiting for the chapters to be over. If you're a fan of the series than definitely check it out. It's worth it, for sure.