Prepare for conceptual thinking in an abstract setting as Linear Algebra with Applications blends computational and conceptual topics through a large assortment of examples to improve your comfort with the rigors of the subject matter.
I don't know if it's fair to give it 3 starts, maybe it deserves more or less, but this is typically what I give for textbooks. In general and depending on the topics I read, I can say it is a good book.