Ha, yeah, I did end up getting enough Guil and Tara to make me happy. :) The world is just so fantastic. And I really enjoyed Evergreen; it was a nice place to spend time, and I like the idea of the characters having that place to come back to in their wanderings, and Jenny and Rain growing up there.

I can see what you mean about the last book giving the impression that she might have intended to write another book but never did. It doesn't feel unfinished, though. Just like there's more story to tell.

completely uncharted (but presumably also cold as fuck) territory

LOL.

Man, that world reminds me of Alaska so much.