Kind of disappointed. There was something wrong with the plots and story pace. 
 The two characters have some major consent issues. 
 That Ellie said 'no' to Lothaire on multiple occasions for various things, and Lothaire ignoring Ellie's feelings and going ahead with what he wanted was just... wrong. That Ellie always forgive him after his transgressions just made her feel like a push-over. 
 Bit of a let down after Dreams of A Dark Warrior, which was a hands-down best for KC and the series. 
 Will probably read it again on another time to fully appreciate the proceedings.