Why was the main detail I remembered about this book the part where Kiva calls a dead rat a "kitty!"

The Blood Traitor is the third and final book in the Prison Healer series, and this one has a quest (and Caldon). I remembered very little about this book going into it, but most of it came back as I went. As far as rankings in this series go, I think this falls in the middle because I think there is something special about the first book, but I preferred book 3 to book 2.
What really worked in this book's favor was the expansive adventure that explored parts of the world and shoved the characters into danger that was even more unfamiliar. It starts with Kiva in Zalindov again, this time under the throes of angeldust, an addictive drug. I can't go into much more detail without spoilers, but ultimately, the heroes end up on a quest-type adventure. I thought the resolution was a bit dull, but the ending itself fit well for the series as a whole. There were a few more very convenient plot twists, but at this point, you just expect them.
The characters are why I hesitate to label this as my favorite book in the series. Kiva was better in this book than the last, though she still needs to learn how to simply communicate with people. Jaren got on my nerves, and I agree with the reviews that said he was angsty for too long ... because he was. Also, his personality is still so generic. I love Tipp still, and Cresta became a new favorite as well. Caldon, again, carried this story despite his limited page time. The love-hate relationship is still there (he kinda gives me the ick sometimes), but he's a welcome break from the angst.
Fans of the Prison Healer series will love The Blood Traitor, the heartwrenching and banter-filled conclusion to the series.

4/5