The middle of this book was actually really good. It was well written and had interesting plot twists.

The beginning and end were not as good. We've got the same problem here with the villains as the first book. They're bad then they're not so bad. Which is it? Baz especially made a 180 degree turn around. It left me thinking, 'Wait. What just happened here.'

The torture scene was what really blew it for me. I call it the "torture scene." Not that I want anyone to be tortured, but a torture scene should aggravate my senses. This left me feeling placid and calm and not feeling her rage at all. Of course I could be desensitized, but I don't really think that's it.

The banter between characters still has an immature feeling to it. I have to smile when characters are talking to one another even in serious moments because they sound silly to me. I also would've liked to feel more of the characters emotions. In the first and second book, I felt a connection with the characters that I just didn't feel here even though they're mostly the same characters.

I do have to say towards the very end when Jade and Mel encounter one another, I could really feel Jade's insecurity in the presence of the warrior queen.