Phury deserved his story and while parts of it were hard to read, I like him and Cormia. And I like where their path together is leading, what they are doing for the Chosen. Plus, the forward movement in John's story, Qhuinn's placement as his "guard," the return of Tohr (and who is this Lassiter guy?), Rehv's storyline, Xhex, LASH AND THE OMEGA, and Z and Bella's baby girl. Really - this one has the most overall story progression outside of the relationship, which I did like. Plus it leaves a lot more to look forward to now.