First off, I have to say: L.J Smith is a genius.

I've never read anything like this, or heard anything like this before (well except for Jumanji, but this is different). Its so unique and well thought of!

I liked all the characters. Jenny can be a bit TOO good sometimes though, and with Julian you have a love/hate relationship with. I really think the author did a great job with the whole friendship aspect of it, but I don't think theres many groups like that anymore. Especially seeing as they have such different personalities.

I really liked Tom and wished he hadn't been so annoying in the second book. I just wanted to shake him and say, "She does love you, you moron." But, you know, I get emotionally attached to books so that just might be me. I like Jenny and his relationship though, and the fact that he would die to protect her. :)

I liked Michael's and Audrey's relationship too. It was pretty funny. And in the end it was so sweet; I was nearly in tears.

Also, I liked the whole idea of this game. I like the idea of the Shadow Man. I like the whole idea of everything. One thing I didn't like? The ending. Oh, God. If you've read the book, you know what I'm talking about. It's so sad. But in a way I guess it was very. . . fitting. So I guess that's good.

I liked the characters, plot, writing and a lot more. It was amazing. Would I recommend it? Definitely. 4.5/5.