3.5 stars. Again, I seem to say that for the short story, too long. Way too long for what it was. The book is about the journey of hunter and bray. I'm pretty sure ot was the occasion for the author to introduce us to some of new characters. In previous book, when they return to the city they went visit some friend they have met... but I didnt see any friend met outside of the castle in that book. They didnt resolve any mystery, just found more problem and save them. So like I say, this book was the opportunity to introduce some character for the next book. Because I start it already and I have doubts... it could be him or her or ....