Furthermore, there are a set of difficult battles near the end of the book which can make completing the book frustrating, particularly for those who are not carrying characters over from previous books (and thus do not have the advantage of additional Magnakai disciplines or ranks).
At the book's conclusion, there are several tough battles that can be discouraging to complete. This is particularly true for readers who do not continue their characters across different volumes (and therefore miss out on extra benefits such as Magnakai disciplines or ranks).