Lyla Cracks
Unfortunately, this was a predictable culmination in the Lyla subplot. An average story. The Young Miguel chronicles begin here, and was interesting to flesh out Miguel's background. Ultimately, the stories lasted longer than necessary, and could have been better spent on the main plot.
So-so. I don't really see the big danger in Gabe's addiction. What happened to him last time that made this such a problem? Did he become gaunt and a total hermit?