I eagerly looked forward to this book to see more of Nell. I love Nell because she is an interesting mix of fae with kind of an Amishlike cult. It is always interesting to learn more about her family as well as her growing powers. This story, I had to check it twice to make sure it was Nell instead of Jane's story. I like cross overs, but this was not what I expected.
This just goes to show that I should not have expectations for authors and story worlds I love. I should just go in cold. I thought we would have a further development of Nell's relationship as well as her job and powers. Whilst these were in the story, it felt almost pushed over to the side and taking a back seat to Jane's issues. More like Jane's procrastination because she did not want to be a Queen. This story is action packed and full of characters I love. And yet, it is not as memorable I think because it was more about Jane and vampires when I was expecting more magic and Nell. This is not a criticism on the author. Merely my own issues.
Still, the story is a good set up for the next book and I believe to support Jane's next book. I do have to remind myself that Nell was a little side character in Jane's world originally. Look at her now! She has her own series. Plus it is nice to see Nell's family see created for herself. What I did appreciate is how Nell is reconciling with her birth family and how they are coming closer together with understanding and acceptance. That is one thing that gave me a feel good in this book. Recommended to urban fantasy readers who enjoy "it's complicated" plots.
*provided by NetGalley
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