Overall a mostly satisfying conclusion to one of the better fantasy series I have read in recent years. It's not re-read material but it's very good. What makes it shine are the characters. Standouts for me are Lady Clara, an older noble woman and widow who plays a vital role in the war, plus has a young lover, and that's fairly unusual in fantasy. The 'villain' is equally interesting, a true Walter White character. Up until the end I was torn between feeling sorry for or being repulsed by him.

Recommended if you enjoy fantasy with a political intrigue bend.