This book definitely has some great moments and some very shocking moments.

Cate- trying to forge a relationship with her dad and learning the dealings of this kingdom. She tries to grow her powers to help fight against the Embers. I think she will be a great leader one day.

Lucas- becoming one of The Captured of the Embers. I loved to see the lead up to his capture to see how smart he is. The things he sees and learns about (one huge, horrible thing the Embers are doing that I hope we get to explore in book 3) are pivotal to his escape around with an unlikely ally in Princess Mya.

Daniel- I did like to see him struggle a bit in this. I think it will really help him grow tremendously. He will really need a backbone to deal with his father coming up I think.

The ending was very surprising but it was a great cliffhanger! (Maybe I'm a weird one that just LOVES a great cliffhanger)