[LotM newbie] Should I read Circle of Inevitability?

I just finished LoTM, and from the discussions it seems that CoI is badly received? I'm also very invested in LotM main cast, so I mostly just wish to know what happens to them after the end of LoTM instead of starting anew with new characters.

Is CoI worth it? Or should I just look up summaries to know what happens to the characters I'm interested in?