To some extent the overarching plot feels like it shows up out of nowhere, with a side character suddenly showing up and masterminding a huge conflict partway through. Also it almost feels like the volume dodged every possible way to move the narrative forward, so there are a few ways in which it feels like I was cheated out of more progress.

But generally I think the stuff with magic and the Dark Guild are interesting (although a bit odd) additions to the world, and it's nice to finally get the background on why Lowe is so sketchy. Alina and Jade are fun to follow as always. The overtime never ends.