My name is Tamsin Vale and I’m the last known fairy. Someone found out and that was why I was abducted, which I survived. And my boyfriend freaking out after drinking my blood. And all the drama with Mel’s family. And getting the havens running, which we received so much flack over. And… A lot. There’s been a lot and it’s sort of a miracle I’ve not been outed or taken out. Despite the crazy, things are back on track with Darby and I’m enjoying my fun with Hudson. I wish I could say the same about Craftsman, but I can’t. Things aren’t going well there and I don’t know what to do about it. I’m not sure it’s even up to me. But there’s already so much on my overflowing plate I’m not sure I can handle him and what’s going on between us—or lack of it. My focus needs to be on Faerie and my people, the fair folk who need me to protect them. So why does it hurt so much? At least I have a lot to keep busy with, like our friends starting their business, and the Power Playoffs… Except both come with problems and threats that I can’t hide from or ignore. So much for the rest of the semester being calm before summer break.

MY THOUGHTS

Good God, so much happens in this book. Ignoring how busy Tamsin stays with all kinds of things directly or indirectly, her personal life just sort of implodes. It’s really quite heartbreaking.

About the Characters

Tamsin does what she feels necessary and ultimately takes care of herself. Craftsman struggles personally, putting strain on his relationship with Tamsin as well as putting distance between them. Hudson shares some rather important, though not surprising, information that upsets Tamsin. Darby is the only bright spot, though they do have their own struggles.

Things I Liked

I love the power playoffs. Tamsin gets to really show what she’s capable of and stick it to some well deserving students. Tamsin does something vital for some dragon royals and it results in great respect from the dragon community.

Things I Didn’t Like

I don’t think there’s anything I particularly didn’t like about the book (outside of the persistent frustration with the monologuing and disbelief her heritage isn’t public knowledge by now), but there are things that made me sad. A teacher traumatizes Tamsin, she’s nearly busted on a huge scale, and she ends up feeling abandoned and lied to all around.

More Thoughts

I understand the whys of it all – story progression and character growth – but it all seems pretty soul crushing. Plus I’m really rooting for Hudson, Darby, and Craftsman, but things aren’t looking great.

Does it stand alone?

No.

Bottom Line

This chapter in the series propels things forward, but leaves Tamsin feeling very alone in the world.