3.5 stars. This book was much better than the last two. I'm glad I stuck it out.

Some things I didn't like:
1. Alanna always seems to be sleeping with somebody - why??
2. Animal abuse is always horrible even if the animal is an embodiment of the Goddess.
3. The whole storyline with Thom.
4.

Spoiler

What was Roger's real purpose that Alex hinted at that was never revealed unless I missed it.

I enjoyed the new characters, especially Thayet and Buri. I love the old characters, George and Myles especially. I'm happy with how the book ended.