This one was a slow starter for me and I can't pinpoint why. I was very interested in V's story but I had a hard time getting into it. Maybe because this is my 5th BDB book in a row. BUT midway thru I couldn't hardly put it down. We meet V's mother which was kind of a surprise and V's love interest, Jane. I sooo love Jane. I am slightly unhappy where her destiny took her, but I guess it worked out in the end. John's story continues through out this book as he finally transitions. I was going to take a break from the BDB series but the next one looks like it focuses on Phury and I am interested in how that will unfold.