What made this book such a masterpiece was the writing, and the amount of work put into this. Everything fits so perfectly together and no other than a genius could have written this. 

My favorite parts of this book was the mountain folk (reminded me very much of home), the magical elements and also Fitz himself. He is a complicated character, but Hobb makes you feel like you are him after reading a while. Also going to remember Eda.

I was contemplating between 4.75 and 5 stars. But after thinking about it a while, I am pleased to say that I loved it. It will not be one of my favorite books, but I think this story will follow me for a long time ahead.