** spoiler alert ** 
 This was a decent novel in the series, I mostly felt it's serving in a filler and setup capacity. Positioning various characters and factions withing the novel for the future installments in the series. 
 Alex Verus got some protection in the term of joining the Keepers as an auxiliary member, Morden joined the Council as the first Dark mage to do so and Drakh is still playing behind the scenes. 
 This novel featured a lot of hidden loyalties and some interesting developments. Also there was a hint of a burgeoning romance between Caledra and Verus, we'll see where that ends up. 
 All in all, another good installment in the Verus series. Looking forward to more!