Love really is THE key!  This was such a good start to the duology and for those who may not love cliffhangers. This teases BUT there is a partial conclusion that really ties this book to a satisfying ending.

I adored the beginning and the end but there was a smidge in the middle that slogged just a tad (for me).  I loved the growth of the characters, and I'm still really hoping for more ik the second book.

I bawled twice and both were surrounding the same character (who I'm hoping to see more of in the second book)!