Truly, these books just get better with time. I didn't think I'd like to see Gavin get thrown into so much crap, but I do. Sure, he deserves it, but I still like the hell out of him. He skirts a fine line between trickery and divinity. Kip is simply likable to the core, and it was mainly because of him that I love the books so much. 
 Never mind that the plots are impeccable or that the magic system is fan-f***ing-tastic, never mind that all of the characters are amazing and unforgettable, never mind that I gave up on sleep and the last remnants of vacation and another fantastic book that I'd been dying to read. I was enraptured and amazed at how well this book went down. The developments of subtlety, the windfalls, and the fact that I'm still trying to guess how the hell the tale is going to turn out is a testament to how great these books are, and especially this latest installment. 
 It deserves any and all accolades.