Probably 3.5 stars. This is going to be the kind of book that I won't *truly* know how I feel about it until I see how things are resolved in the next books. It could be the turning point where I lose interest in the series. Or it could be a big setup for something spectacular. It has me sitting in my living room having arguments with myself inside my head and even moving my head side to side as each side makes its argument. I think I might look crazy. Since I'm alone. In my living room. Arguing with myself over a book review.

And scene.

OK, so back on track. There were some fun adventures in this one. I'm still enjoying Nara, and the mythos is actually really intriguing. I've always liked Ravens in this "creepy, I think they are smarter than me" kind of way, so having them feature so heavily has been fun for me.

But here's where the qualifications come in... LOVED Drystan, but wasn't sure what to make of his role and what his future role will be. LOVED the parkour stuff, but quite honestly I'm still trying to figure out why he felt it was quite so adamantly necessary training-wise. HATED the complete lack of Ethan. LOVED that he eventually made a nicely timed entrance. HATED that he's so angry and rude and still so cranky about his powers thing, and inevitably takes it out on Nara. HATED that Nara was keeping so many secrets for people....I kind of get the logic, but at the same time it was kind of annoying and felt like a plot device instead of legitimate, but maybe I'm just feeling disillusioned b/c I have so many unanswered questions. HATED the less Aunt Sage time. LOVED Houdini and Patch....seriously, some of my favourite parts of the books. LOVED *everything* we eventually learn about Patch (and Nara and Ethan and the quarters). LOVED everything Raven (wait....wasn't that like a tv show or something?). LOVED Gran. LOVED the Margaret past moments.

OK, so yeah....you see the confliction? This book was all happy smiles and frowny faces for me. *fingers crossed* that I get more love in the next book.