How do I feel about NiC? I feel ... absolutely nothing. In that regard, NiC has got to be one of the worst books that I've ever read. I never even entered the Anitaverse, I was just staring at ink on the page. None of the characters generated any sort of emotional response from me, not even two pivotal scenes. Nothing.As someone who's been reading AB:VH for a few years, I'm disappointed that Laurell has felt the need to change her characters so radically. No one's actions were in character, and the characters' actions were inconsistent within the book itself.However, I do feel the need to thank Laurell for two things: First, LKH is off my shelf, off my wish list, and out of my wallet. I have absolutely *NO* interest in the next AB:VH book. If Laurell felt that it was her job to alienate long-time fans, then she has done that extraordinarily well.