Almost all series have this problem that there is a greater plan and/or goal, but the fine details are not decided yet when the first book is written. So these gaps get filled in along the way. I hate that. It gives that feeling of 'oh your in trouble? Did I ever mention that *insert fix*

I can understand that it might be hard to avoid, but seeing as this story started out as a long journey, it would have helped if it was better planned.

Still, I like the characters. I have become attached to them and curious to see if they will get where they are going. I just hope the 4th book is better and has less predicable pieces. Because I must say, if a plan is made, you can see the hints being dropped in previous books and it flows together so smoothly to a plot or twist: the writer does know how it is done. Just wish he would do it more often