Dang. I didn't think I would like it, as I thought it would be more like Bands of Mourning (which I wasn't the biggest fan of). I But it's a good mix of the Driven Character Study of Shadows, with the larger scope of Bands.

The themes are what really convinced me, as Wax steps aside for Wayne and Marasi to be the emotional heart of the Story. But the themes of healing and personal forgiveness are really what I struggle with right now. So the decidedly wholesome themes of the story hit home.

Plus this is the most intensive Cosmere book answering several lingering questions about the larger nature of things. Surprisingly the larger scope didn't end up bogging the book down.