Wow!!! While I *liked* A Little Hatred (some of the storylines didn't really interest me), it all starts to come together in The Trouble with Peace! I think this is some of Abercrombie's best work!! I'm so excited to read The Wisdom of Crowds soon to see where this ends up. The twists and turns, the storylines weaving together, the writing of this book overall especially the chapters about war and the history thereafter....chef's kiss!! I've found new characters to love and still get to enjoy some of my favorite old characters from The First Law.