3.5 This was a mostly satisfactory ending to this trilogy, however it wasn't perfect. At times I found it a little repetitive and I just felt like something was lacking - I don't really know what though. I enjoyed the progression of the characters and the plot was mostly engaging, although at times it did feel like it dragged abit. I also never truly felt that the characters were in any real danger. Having said all that it was a good conclusion to this series and if you have enjoyed the other books you will enjoy this.

I've read all of Maria V. Snyder's books that are set in Ixia. While I enjoy the books in the Dawn Study era, I don't think they quite live up to some of the others. For me, there are a lot of slow points, people keep getting captured, and sometimes you're just yelling at the characters not to do the stupid things they keep doing. I think Valek and Yelena got the decent ending most of us were hoping for and the major loose ends were tied up nicely. Not my favorite of the Ixia books, but a nice visit back to the world and these characters.

If you've read the rest of this series, Dawn Study is a must read. If you haven't, what are you waiting for!? Go pick up Poison Study and get startef, you won't regret it.

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