*shrugs* I like it, and I'm one of those who thinks that rules were made to be broken. Especially since (in this series) we've had three books from Cal's POV, and it's very cool to see Niko's now. I think, even with a tight 3rd POV, you can't get as deeply into a character's head as you can with first--and Rob is certainly pulling it off here.

It may be an entirely YMMV thing. I love first person and will take it any way I can get it, as long as it's well-done. ;)