The redeeming factor for this book is the cliff hanger at the end. It really did amp up the excitement in this book. But really, they basically just did a lot of trudging around between the mortal world and the fairy world, not getting much of anywhere. There were a lot of dead ends and a lot of plot lines that ended up being unnecessary for me because they didn't get them anywhere. I know a lot of people are gushing over this book but I didn't find it all that inventive. It's a decent book but I'm not sure I'll continue with the series.