This was the exact finale I was hoping to read for the MAGIC EX LIBRIS series! It was full of everything I loved: Action, adventure, drama, betrayal, magic, monsters, and an epic conclusion. The story was more akin to a political thriller than anything else as Isaac tries to deal with the fallout now that he let the world know that magic and monsters are real. This led to a lot of tension and aggression and fear from all walks of life, and a handful of people who found it exciting.

This story turned out to be one of my favourites and left me guessing right up until the end. It felt like a season's worth of TV packed into a single book! The characters continued to astound. Lena will always be my favourite, but Isaac definitely had the biggest growth. He went from being a nerd to a revolutionary (who's still a nerd). The boundaries of magic in this universe continued to be pushed, and it was fun to see more books used in action and spy-like scenes. The villain's goal was also beyond dastardly. I didn't really know it was coming, but when it was revealed... wow. It was terrifying!

I'm so glad I got to read this series. Every book in it was a celebration of creativity, literature, science fiction, fantasy, and book love. I recommend it to any and everyone who loves reading and always wanted to take part in their favourite stories. With MAGIC EX LIBRIS, you get pretty close.