There were some nice echoes to the first book to bookend the sisters' journeys. But too much of the book was fluff and filler: umpteenth descriptions of how "hot" Legend is, disheveled Jacks is, Tella wears blue, Scar wears red - we get it. We get it. This is the final book in a trilogy, with an entire glossary of villains, magical items, and enchanted places, all of which are undervalued or outright /not included/ in this book, to make room for... Donatella dream-walking with hot guys. I found myself walking away from this book every 3-5 pages, because Donatella is insufferable. Scarlett's chapters were a wonderful story about a cautious, abused girl who nevertheless finds strength and power from learning to forgive and unfailing to love. Mwah, irresistible! I wish Donatella and Scarlett were different series in the same universe, because their love for each other is moving, but their stories smashed into a single book don't fit.

Also, strangely, the author seems to be aware that YA Fantasy - like, let's say, vampire romance - contains lots of messages about toxic masculinity and abuse (ex. An immortal boy is distant, cruel, condescending, self-harming, pick your flavor, but he is redeemed if A) he's hot and B) the irresistible mortal girl can change his behavior.) The /author/ is aware, and the /protagonists/ are aware, they waffle throughout the entire series between deluding themselves that they can change their love interest's behavior, or refusing their advances for their own well-being... But in the end, the girls fall helplessly for their bad boys anyway? Feels odd, that the author and heroes are all smart, and make healthy choices, but then backtrack.