Love this series. But novelas aside, this is the weakest of the books. Alexios' story should have been strong, dark and awesome. Instead, we have uncertainty and angst; which I guess was Ms. Day's point after all the poor warrior went thru under Anubisa's care. That hell was barely touched upon, we can only surmise. But frankly, what makes this series interesting is the intrigue and complexity of Atlantis, human, vampire and shifter societies. This thread is very slow if woven at all. And alas, over in less than 4 pages. We are left totally unsatisfied and wanting MORE. Til Brennan's story...