I needed this novella so badly. In my review of The Cruel Prince I complained about not understanding the motives behind certain character's actions. That doesn't mean supporting or agreeing with them, but understanding why they do what they do, on a deeper level than "just because" or "because he/she is evil". This novella gives you that.

This is an apology of sorts from Taryn to Jude, where she explains what happened with Locke. I really liked that this was from Taryn's perspective, since that allowed for me to not only understand her and Locke's motivations, but I also understood Jude better by looking at her from her twin's point of view. I even got a better glimpse at Cardan, though there are still gaps to fill in his relationship with Nicasia and Locke. I mean, how can they all still be friends? But I do somehow get their hatred toward the twins.

Like I said, I may not support what Taryn did, but I get her now, I get where she's coming from and what she hopes to achieve from it.