If you haven't already read the first two books of this “trilogy,” don’t bother. This is the only one you need to read. You can infer the setup in the fist two books from the flashbacks in this one.

This volume actually is worth reading. It is well-paced and interesting. Although the characters don’t quite ring true, the story and the characters are entertaining—so long as you don’t compare them to the real thing. It’s like watching a movie adaptation of your favorite book. You have to forget the book to enjoy the movie. ( )