Not as awesome as the previous books, but it's entirely possible I only feel that way because Tyrion was missing... Can't wait till the next book to see him again. I started the books after they were all out, thank heaven, bur i know the anxiety a lot of readers went through waiting for A Dance with Dragons. George R. R. Martin's little note at the end about hopefully it coming out the next year made me giggle. So excited to read it though and finally feel all caught up... And I'll have the amazing HBO show to keep me company as we all wait for books 6 and 7 :)