dispensable and rushed

First impression: Large print, generously set and few pages - how will this affect the development of the story?

Not in any positive way at least.

The story which rushed, no credible development of the Protagonists relation, too many redundant explications of past events and references to prior books of the series.
But worst of all, the characters of the series act and behave mostly out of character, I would not have them Recognized.

My impression Was that LK had fun to rip off a loosely connected sequel but missed the essence.

I was left quite disappointed.