Ohhhhh. I really enjoyed the pacing and setting of this book. I also loved the fact that a talking gargoyle was in the book. I read reviews of people not liking Brixton and that is something I do not understand. Yes, he was annoying at points but he is also a teenager and he care for the people in his life dearly. I have a love hate relationship with his friends but I am glad that they support him. The main character his I am most intrigued by. I can't wait to learn about her life and how she lived in the last 300 years. History has always appealed to me and alchemy as well. I want to read book two to see if the pace or content changes or get more challenging. I pray that I complete this series this year.