I often like coming into a series when it is complete, so I can read the books back to back. I did read these (books 1-3) but then decided to take a break before continuing on. I will, I just needed something else.

I was glad to find this combo to review, because I didn't know if I really had that much to say about the books individually. Each book did have it's own definite story line. Different settings, new characters introduced (as well as original ones sticking around).

In book 1, we are introduced to the characters, Luce's history ... things aren't really explained until a little later in the book. You have your usual teenage love triangle. There was a bit of a cataclysmic ending and I wasn't sure where the story was going to go from there.

Book 2 takes Luce (and us) to another school setting. She (and the reader) learn more about the nephilim and the shadows. Another love interest (love triangle) here, abrupt ending ...

Book 3 has Luce traveling through time, peeking (and more) at her former lives. It was interesting, if a bit depressing.

There was very little light or humor in the books, I think after reading the three I just felt a little dragged down, thus my turning to something else. Even though there was just the one book left (and a novella) I'll come back and finish the series in the near future.