I really enjoyed this book. Sure, it didn't really have a point overall (sometimes felt like it was written just because the author knew another Landover book would sell well), but it was still something that I had no problem with finishing. This is an author that can blend the right amount of plot in with humor and leave you feeling satisfied with a story's ending. It's the type of book you read when you want to revisit old characters you haven't read in awhile so that you may see how they're doing. It may be a simple plot recipe, but it's definitely a favorite that you don't mind being served.

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This book should not have been written. It is simply a tired rehash of Brooks' cookie cutter plots and it just didn't work for me.

Mistaya is now a thoroughly rotten spoiled teen. She needed a good lesson in come-uppance. Instead, she does what she wants anyway, without regards for the consequences, and saves the day. Brooks covers for Mistaya's horrible attitude with a token "I've learned my lesson and am really sorry" paragraph at the end by Mistaya.

This was stereo-typical Brooks, so you know exactly what you are getting in a prepackaged form. Kind of like those packs of lunchmeat made from "pressed and cut" mystery meat. *shiver*

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