The ending of this one is very satisfying (even though there is quite a bit left open for the next couple books). I’d taken a big gap between this & the previous installment & it did take a bit to get re-orientated but then the pace picked up. Like the vampire, Geralt & Dandelion’s banter (as always) I don’t think the series does well at keeping the pacing evened for each character since the short stories.