My opinion of this shlock has decreased considerably. Granted, my opinion wasn't super high to start with, but it's now affecting my reading enjoyment. My plan is to still read the last book in this series for completion sake, but after that, I'll call it quits on this universe/ author.

At first, I thought this series was kind of fun. Teenage drama, Dresden, without all the creepy misogynistic undertones. I was thinking... lots of books, so lots of information to dig into. It might have some weirdness happening. Gross forbidden love with silly twists you can see coming from miles off. As a nice surprise, I was actually enjoying reading it until this volume. I don't read fan fic, but that's what this feels like. Unfortunately, that novelty has worn out its welcome. 

There are too many plot holes, retcons, laughable fights, and basic b*** dialog. The one issue that has been bugging me the most is the story itself. I don't think much planning was done with the plot here. That is a grave error in a 6 book+ series. When I pick up a "big" series, I have expectations. I want the connecting details and planned events. I also don't want to find out right before I finish the fifth book that there is a reading order for this universe. Apparently, she wrote the prequels in between these books. That is soooo confusing. At least print that reading order in the books so I don't find out this late. Originally, when I decided to read this series, I was thinking if I liked it, I would read the other series as well. But you can't tell me this late in the game that you need to mix all these books up. How am I to know, as a reader, without a thorough Google? I would prefer not to have everything spoiled for me, thanks.

Argh. I'm simply just mad about this. There is no stamp of shlock approval from me. I would not recommend. I'd rather read Dresden talking about the tips of women's breasts, and that says something.