This novel felt different than the fist two. Not in a way that made it better or worse, but in a away that was necessary for the growth of the trilogy. That being said, I very much enjoyed this installment. It was fast-paced and action packed, and I felt like I got to know the characters on an even deeper level. It manages the right balance of seriousness with humor, so that the narrative never feels bogged down but neither do the stakes feel smaller than they are. And for all the action, the romance in these novels is always so strong in such a wonderful way to read.