Cassie is preparing for her coronation as Pythia, the chief seer of the supernatural world. She is learning to use her abilities to defend herself. Although, being thrown from a cliff maybe to much, Pritkin! 
 In an earlier book, Cassie's life has been in danger through Mircea's survival. If Mircea dies no one will protect Cassie as a child and she will not survive. In this book, through time traveling we meet Cassie's parents. If Cassie's mother is killed, she will never been born. Cassie's mother is being attacked by Dark Mages -on steroids. And just because Apollo is dead, it doesn't mean the other Gods are gone too. 
 We learned more about Mircea's and Pritkin's past. 
 Marco, her bodyguard is extremely funny and tender at times. Specially, when he just holds her while she is crying. 
 The book is action packed but also has many tender moments. The balcony scene, the shower scene, Mircea's declaration, Ruth's death, the last chapter. 
 Karen Chance gives both love interests plenty of time. To me, Mircea is more like a father figure, security for Cassie. Someone she has known her whole life. But, he also treats her like a child and can be over protective. On the other hand, Pritkin believes in her. He thinks she can be the best and beyond. She is her equal. They disagree but they trust each other. In most UF books is easy to pick an HEA, Mrs. Chance makes it very difficult but not impossible. My heart goes out to Pritkin. 
 I hope the next installment comes out soon. I just can't wait to see what Cassie does. Who will she take with her?Is Prtikin and Cassie going to be together?What Mircea will do if she chooses Pritkin? 
 A taste: 
 "But some things take longer to dissolve than others," Pritkin said, looking pointedly at Caleb's shabby old leather coat. 
 Caleb clutched a lapel possessively. "No." 
 "Have you a better idea?" 
 "Yeah! I'll say we used your damn coat!" 
 "You can't. Too many people saw the shape it was in. There wasn't enough left to work with by the time--" 
 "Well, we're not using mine!" Caleb said angrily. 
 "I'll buy you another one--" 
 "I don't want another one! I've had this coat for twelve damn years--" 
 "Then perhaps it's time for an upgrade," I pointed out, grabbing a sleeve. 
 "Like hell! I just got it spelled the way I like--" 
 "I'll help you spell a new one," Pritkin told him, tugging at the back. 
 "Get off me!" 
 "Caleb," I put a hand on his arm. "Please?" 
 He looked at me and his lips tightened. "You're damn right you will," he told Pritkin. "And none of those little pansy-ass spells, either. I want the good stuff." 
 "You can make me a list." 
 "Fuckin' A I'll make you a list," Caleb muttered, and stripped off his coat. "You know, legend or not, you're still a royal pain in my ass." 
 Pritkin nodded approvingly. "Now you're getting the idea." 
 And yes, I still want to touch Pritkin's hair. 
 4.5/5 Fangs 
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