Well, my mind is blown.

The Merry Band of Pirates has faced impossible odds before. Truly. However, this book is a step up from that. In all possible ways.
First off, the mission isn't mereley impossible, it's so impossible everyone wants to give up. I am still amazed at how everything turned out.
Second, Skippy is more of an asshole than ever before. No, honestly, in that first mission (no spoilers, I promise) he was so much an asshole that I was starting to hate him. So far, I had only been amused by his behavior, I had to stop and consider that maybe Alanson had overplayed his hand. Thankfully, his assholishness returned to a normal setting, but I am still peeved about it.
And then, then there's the Elders mystery the books have been hinting at all this time. For the first time we start getting a few answers and it's mind blowing.
I don't know what's in store for the next half of the series, but I on board. ( )

Entertaining, full of quit Skippy wit and righteous Monkey Joe retorts! ( )

Skippy books are always fun ( )