Destiny's Way essentially killed the New Jedi Order series. In addition to being one of the only Star Wars books I have read that is actually poorly written, it essentially destroyed all the character development that had been gaining over the past several books, most especially in "Traitor". The most horrible example of this is Jacen Solo, who is reverted back to the whiny, self-absorbed fool he was at the beginning of the series with no explanation. This book marks the beginning of New Jedi Order's death throes, and, with a little help from the disappointing "Unifying Force", tarnishes what could have otherwise been an amazing book series.