This is a masterpiece.

Utterly enchanting. Other than the weird corporal punishment stuff. Very of its time in that respect—but way ahead of its time in how it deals with emotional trauma.

Brilliant addition to the cosmere. A wonderful capstone to the secret projects and a thrilling look to what will come next.

I really loved the series, but this book is the weakest of the three. It’s overlong in the middle but has a wonderfully satisfying conclusion. Hobb is a master of prose and character, and even the parts that were too long were beautiful and enjoyable. The series is well worth your time.