The most pretentious of the entire series. 
 Personally, I think the author writes very well (and some argue that he tries to overcompensate due to insecurities which I don't think is true) so I will not say anything negative regarding the actual writing. 
 The plot? 
 It was nice to see something different, but I think it dragged on and on. This book could have been cut in half and the point still would have come across. 
 I am trying to reserve judgement (because I happen to like the author) so I'll end the review here. I look forward to his next original series.