Not really sure about this new direction the storyline is taking. I applaud the creative team for taking risks, but not sure I'll stick with this if it keeps down this path. We'll see what volume 6 has to offer, then go from there. ( )

The protagonist of this series has floundered about for four volumes. Finally, in this installment a new character is introduced who brings some definition to what is happening, trains the protagonist and sets him on a series of missions. I sort of like the new focus, but wonder if I really even care at this point. I'm mostly reading this series because it's there. ( )