Loved, loved, loved it!

The world building in this series is incredible and the characters are well developed, each with hidden layers and dark pasts. I felt that I was in their world with them.

Ms Bartol is an amazing writer – her creative and descriptive writing painted an image in my head of the scenes and the characters. It is fast paced and action packed. I was enthralled throughout and could not put it down. Who needs sleep when I am immersed in Kricket’s wild ride?

Kricket is no damsel in distress – she outsmarts the enemy more than once and uses her special gift to get out of sticky situations. I love that the story is not just about the romance between her and Trey, though I thoroughly enjoyed watching their relationship flourish and grow. It is so beautifully written and touching. But there are so many layers to the characters – the inter-relationships between Trey and his team and his family, as well as the mystery of Kricket’s past and her family. Not to mention all the action and suspense!

I loved that I got to see more of Trey’s personal side in this book. The first book was mostly about ‘Soldier’ Trey and I only got a peek of his softer side.

I also liked the new characters that were introduced as they added depth to the plot and I found them intriguing. Without giving too much away, I am interested in seeing what happens with Giffen and Astrid in the next book.

And Kyon, I have a soft spot for him. He is multi-faceted, determined, and clever, and takes the time to get to know Kricket and understand how she thinks. I was secretly rooting for him in this book.

And the ending! It left me dying to jump into the next book. I hope that I don’t have to wait too long. I think I am addicted!