It really sucks that Rat Queens is on hiatus considering the ending is such a cliff hanger! 
 Overall, this was more of a character than plot driven volume. It felt like there was something "off" about the characters this time around. Like the team dynamic had shifted into a stressed place. I just kept feeling this tension between the Queens. I think Betty probably felt the same because she was constantly trying to play the peace keeper. Luckily, all of the fun and sass were still to be found! I really do love this series and I love the characters... even Dee with her "holier than thou" attitude. I do love me some sassy anti-heroines! 
 My favorite scene was when Betty and Violet go sledding and happen upon a friendly, candy loving dragon named Daniel. 
 (view spoiler)[ And what about the reveal that Broga is a transgender Orc! She used to be called Broog and was the son of the Chiefton of the clan. How interesting. I love it. (hide spoiler)] 
 As for the new artist, Tess Fowler, at first I wasn't a fan of the new art style. However, after reading the whole volume, I started to become a fan. I won't even get into the controversy regarding their former illustrator because it has nothing to do with the content of the book. But seriously... fuck that guy!