Let's be honest: I am familiar with Kiersten White from an online writing circle. I was biased to like her books, but secretly, I feared they would not be very good. 
 I was wrong. 
 They're good. An eensy bit young for me, but definitely something I'd put into the hands of any girl who has an imagination and an ever so slight violent streak (aka, my daughter). Evie is a strong protagonist who doesn't go through all that wishy washy nonsense that some teen protags (ie, Bella) do. 
 Eagerly awaiting Kiersten's next series.