As much as I didn't like Theron's story, and found it the most lacking of the trilogy, I loved Piers right from the start. Why, when he was not likable in the least, I have no idea, but there's something about him that made me read this despite the previous failure.Impression is very similar to the first Anetakis book. It's kind of nice, likable read, Piers is definitely my favorite Anetakis, Jewel is cute... no surprise here, whatever you're expecting. All in all - pleasant afternoon read.