go not to the reviewers for advice, for they will say both yes and no

Library Journal chimes in on Burning Bridges to say:

"Set in the same alternate Earth as Curse the Dark, Gilman's latest novel provides a view of magic and magical creatures that is anything but bright and shiny. Valere is a tough, resourceful heroine, a would-be loner who cares too much to truly walk alone. A strong addition to urban fantasy collections."

To keep my ego in check, I am savaged slightly on Amazon.com by someone who thinks this book is all useless filler, and that I'm not the writer Jim Butcher is.

Not only can you not please all the people all the time, it's a wonder you can please anyone ever. This is the mantra to keep in mind when reading reviews. Else you weep blood, gnaw your innards, and end up like a dog with a nervous tail-chewing habit...