My name is Tamsin Vale… And I’m no longer no one. I’m not simply an abandoned orphan without any answers. Granted, most of the answers led me to ask more questions, but I have at least some now. Fairies aren’t what I was promised they would be and I’m certainly not what they want, but I’m the only one who can save them from their magical prisons. They’re the best help I have to fix so many wrongs in the world and keep the ones I love safe, given all the threats against me. And if that wasn’t enough to crack my sanity, I’m still on rocky ground with the men in my life. Why the hell did I think it was a good idea to get involved with more than one? I’m trying not to run. After almost two decades of knowing that the only way to keep myself safe is to run, it’s not a reaction I can easily change. I might be making a mistake by not running away from what people want of me. Because who I might become to defeat the monsters would be as bad as the people I’m fighting against.

MY THOUGHTS

On a somewhat unrelated note to the book itself, some comments are made among the characters about the show Buffy the Vampire Slayer that I gotta say hurt a bit lol. To each their own though. Beyond that little gem, a ton happens here. Someone important is found in Faerie, some people are acting out of character, and classes get frustrating. That’s the short version of the tip of the iceberg.

About the Characters

Mel is a freaking disappointment. Neldor is a class A jerk. Hudson and Darby are good while Craftsman makes me a little sad. Katrina is fantastic. Tamsin is a trooper with so much on her shoulders.

Things I Liked

We get some closure on a couple villains which is satisfying. There are a couple showdowns that made me happy and sad all at once.

Things I Didn’t Like

I’m sad about Craftsman and Mel. He was always a favorite of mine and I hate how Mel reacted when Tamsin tried to do right by her and how that relationship fell apart.

More Thoughts

Every time I wonder how things can get more interesting, or raise the stakes, the author proves she’s got this and keeps me addicted and glued to every page.

Does it stand alone?

Just no.

Bottom Line

Full of closure, hope, and sadness, this book took me through a variety of emotions and I can’t wait for more.