After you've read enough of these, and no matter how long it's been between books, it becomes like coming home. You know the characters, you understand the story lines and you're familiar with the vernacular. And for that reason, it's always a fun read. I enjoyed Wrath and Beth's story and was happy to see how it all turned out. As always, there are 3-4 other stories and characters to keep track of and that keeps the book moving despite it's length. It's always enjoyable to be back in the compound with the Brothers and to catch glimpses of what's going on with them. I'm looking forward to spending some more time with the Shadows, who I know are the main focus of the next book!