My reaction to QoM was the same; I wish the last chapter could have been two or three. There was so much going on there, and it would have been nice to be able to savor it. Longer scenes could have also allowed more time to explore the idea of how people deal with war, which is what pulled me through the story.

I don't mean this as a criticism of Maya. I know she's on a deadline, and I'd much rather her finish the story than leave it hanging. It was an excellent read.