While I'm not completely sold on Margarita as Zacarias' life mate, I do understand the connection between them. Her gift and his more animalistic nature. I was a bit disappointed in Zacarias. His scenes were often very repetitive - as far as his thoughts and reflection about emotions were concerned - and this repetition made him come across as broody and emo rather than strong and tormented.

Sadly, no hints really for who the next book is about although a scene with Dominic did imply that it will be back in the Carpathian mountains.

Also Nicholas shows up in this book which struck me as odd because he is suppose to be watching over the Aunts with Lara in the Carpathian Mountains.

This book didn't quite live up to the standards obtained by the last few books or to the hype that it created. It was far from the worst book in the series but I wanted more from it.