This was a very quick and easy read. I love Ann Brashares. I've read her Traveling Pants series and was a big fan. Thought it is a little more young adult fiction, I still enjoy reading her books. I was a little worried that the plot line would come off as too fantasy based, but she made it work. As with the books I've read lately though, I have to say that I wasn't a huge fan of the ending. I'm not sure if she has a plan for a sequel to the book, but based on the ending I'm really hoping that is the case. It really felt like I was left hanging.

Jane Green made a come back for me in this book. Prior to this, I read her next book - Dune Road and was sorely disappointed. However, this book is more of the Jane Green I've come to know and love. The multi-story plot line ties together well, with only one piece of the plot irritating me as over the top...and I won't spoil that for any perspective readers. As with all of her books, I found this book easy to read and a fast and fun read as well. I read this book in less than a day, unable to put it down as the story moved quite quickly. The writing is more grown up than some of her previous works and is nicely detailed. She does tend to use some of the same references as in other books (stores and other locations) but I was able to overlook these as simply quirks to her writing. It has renewed my faith in Jane Green's novels and I will continue to look forward to reading more.

I'm really starting to find a love for books based on the Russian aristocracy. This ending...wow. Really well written.

The fact that I read this book in one sitting should say something. I'm looking forward to seeing how the series ends. On to the third book...

I had the same issue with this one as the first...it was a little slow for a bit after the beginning, but it picked right back up. For about the last 250 pages I just couldn't put it down.

My favorite in the trilogy. Seriously gripping. I got impatient to finish each page just to know what was next. I will admit though, even though it may be appropriate for the whole idea of the trilogy, I did not like the ending. It still felt like a cliffhanger.

Cute, funny & quirky. I like that they are so real about their relationship. They aren't perfect. It's nice to have someone be honest for once. They also seem to bounce off of each other, creating a back and forth humor that works oh so well. Full review to come...