I know I said this before, but I am going to say it anyway: These are getting better and better.
Buroker somehow peddled back, in the romance relationship department and elegantly made the insta relationships into interesting and solid ones, even if they have issues. Actually, because of that.
Suddenly the glowy and instalove is gone and real emotions take their place. The MC's are still adoring and all that, which is a good thing if you ask me, but it's feels less like hormones and lust, and more like something deep and tangible.
The world building is still awesome. I mean really awesome. If I wouldn't have read this, I wouldn't believe Buroker can outdo herself in this department... but she kinda did. I honestly absolutely adore the world of Dragon Blood. Patterns in the Dark is set in yet another part of the world and I was totally blown away by the descriptions, again. All the details and all the action is lining up to be also quite interesting in the power structure department. I can't wait to see where Buroker is going with all of this.
The character building is constantly wonderful. The crew was off on another adventure, we meet three interesting new people, that are part of the crew for a bit. I love the camaraderie and the banter and their loyalty. With each book I feel like I know them better and I am looking forward to my next adventure with them.
The plot was entertaining, action packed and left me wanting more.
Well as I said these are getting better and better, so I shall be off to read the next one.