Crispin and Ned are starting to grow on me. I loved how they worked together to defeat another crazed magic user. Crispin is trying to become better and put his past behind him. Ned is slowly becoming a man that is finding self worth within himself. End is growing in this book and leaving behind what he thinks he deserves because of who he is and taking what he really deserves. I cannot wait for the next book about these two amazing men.