It's likely been a decade since I first read this book. It's just as amazing as I remember. Certainly feels a lot different than the rest of the series with its emphasis on battling and battle tactics over cultural worldbuilding. 

I know I should have reread those before endeavoring to read the entire series but there was a (well deserved) long wait at the library for it.

Highly reccomend this to someone who enjoyes a slow fantasy and amazing characters.