I've breezed through the series so far and while I continue to devour these books they are honestly lacking in...depth...perhaps? The story and plot have SOOOOO much potential, truly it is quite original. Mead really has created an amazing world and characters, but the way things play out and the decisions the characters make is all just disappointing. Everyone's actions come of as childish and impulsive and contrary. Especially in wht concerns to Eugenie, Kiyo, and Dorian. All of them need to figure out what they want in life and just be upfront about it. 
 Eugenie is finds herself in a tough spot, still recovering from her rape and the rejection of any interaction from her stepfather. She is lonely and trying to live two lives in two worlds. However, it isn't easy as she does not want to be in the Otherworld of the gentry at all if possible. Being queen of the Thorn land however, makes it impossible for her to stay away forever. Add to the mix a little trickery, betrayal, kidnapping and (view spoiler)[ PREGNANCY (hide spoiler)] and she is about a millimeter from losing her wits.