This would have been a much better book if it was only half as long. 
 In the first half of the book nothing really happens, there is nothing new to explore, 
 and it all feels more like "Magic study 2.0 enhanced version, now with Warpers". 
 The characters, especially Yelena, become plain irritating after a while in their constant 
 inability to grasp or state the obvious, and the antagonists are boring and one-dimensional. 
 After a seemingly endless back and forth comes the saving throw: 
 We finally finally (HOORAY) 
 - discover what a soulfinder is actually destined to do, 
 - receive answers to a few more questions (example: why is Valek immune to magic?), 
 - all in all get some closure and 
 - a decent ending.