This book was so much fun to read. It is definitely my favorite, next to The Dark Elf trilogy. No, Drizzt is not in it. When I first realized that, I was afraid that I would be disappointed. That was not the case at all. I was never a fan of the "bad guys", but Jarlaxle and Artemis are so expertly written about in this book, that you can't help but enjoy their partnership.The dialogue between the characters is very witty. There are numerous times I go back to the book to re-read certain scenes. The surface is only scratched at letting you get to know what drives these characters and this book will only leave you wanting to know more. At the end of the book, there is also a very big bombshell dropped regarding Jarlaxle, that will leave you wondering even more about his character.This book is a MUST read in this series. Do yourself a favor and check it out.