First off, if I could give this book a high rating I would. Second, I ran to my computer immediately after finishing this book because I just had to write a review on this book while it was still fresh in my mind. In my review of the first book, I remarked on the humanity of Cistine and Julian's relationship but honestly I liked Cistine and Thorne together better but I was afraid to say that and now I can easily say that Cistine and Julian are not at all suited for each other. Julian constantly underminds Cistine's authority and is toxic for her. (Thank you Renee for giving Cistine a love interest that was not the first guy she meets.) You almost made me cry and I appreciate that you were able to write such a compelling death. This book was so good and it was definitely worth waiting weeks to get! I love how you are naming the books after the characters' names. It is so genius! Cistine's continued character development was absolutely delightful to read and she is a wonderful role model! Tati's drinking problem (and her overcoming it) was a wonderful addition in the book that I feel really enhanced her character. Honestly, the whole cabel was fantastically developed and the reveal at the end was astonishing and such a great cliff hanger! Renee, you once again wrote a fabulous book that makes me so upset that I don't have the next one right now (it has been ordered though). I can't wait to see what you do next! Lots of love!