Develop the hell outta their characters, you say?

If Brandon Sanderson's thing is worldbuilding, Daniel Abraham's is characterization. The first book of LPQ is a little weaker than the remaining three - understandably since it's his first published novel - but I guarantee you that by the end you will not be disappointed.

Also, will do! I'll put it on hold at the library when I'm finished with The Dagger and the Coin.