The end is here Splintered fans, and it's all you could ever ask for! Ms. Howard continues to amaze me with her ingenuity and madness, and I never wanted to stop reading this final installment in the Splintered series. My mind was dizzy with the splendid wonder of the world Ms. Howard has introduced to us, and every single scene came alive. The writing was phenomenal, and the words flowed beautifully off the page. Get ready for a darker, different version of Alyssa, and prepare for the unexpected. Nothing is as it seems, and major twists are around every corner. 
 One of the best parts of these novels has always been the rich characters. Ms. Howard breathed life into these characters from the first book, but in Ensnared she goes above and beyond what she has set up previously. Every single character is nothing like we have known because of the events of the last novel, Unhinged. However, the events are not the only thing that have affected these characters. Alyssa has grown into a much stronger, darker version of herself. She has finally accepted her netherling side, and realized it is a major part of her life. Alyssa has blossomed into a true queen, one who is willing to go to any length to right her wrongs, and save those she loves....even if that means sacrificing herself. She is brave and true, and I feel that she made a satisfying choice in the end, for herself and for fans. Morpheus, that boy makes me love him so much! He still has his wonderful snark and sassiness, but you see a very different side to him in this novel. We see a person who truly loves Alyssa, and realizes that she is a strong, independent woman. And finally we have Jeb, who also has my heart (I'm very much like Alyssa in this and can't choose between them). Jeb has changed dramatically, and for awhile I was worried. There is something different when we see him again (I'm not going to spoil anything though), but you'll be screaming for the old Jeb to come back. Nevertheless, the development of each of these characters was amazing. Each one is incredibly relatable, and must go through extreme tests and trials to come out in the end. 
 The setting is wondrous and fantastical, just as always, but I truly felt the setting came alive in this novel. I felt I was right there with the characters, and I would give anything to be there. The romance is also a stand out in this book. I don't typically like love triangles because I find most times they aren't done properly. There have been maybe 1 or 2 love triangles that I have actually enjoyed simply because they were written beautifully. This book can be added to my list of love triangles I love. Both Jeb and Morpheus are perfect for Alyssa, as they each complement their respective sides in Alyssa. There are scenes that will have you swooning, and I think the way Ms. Howard went about choosing who Alyssa ended up with was both creative and fitting for the story. Trust me, you'll be happy. 
 This is a must read for fans of this series! It will not disappoint! With an exquisite setting, fun adventures, and amazing characters, you can't go wrong. I hope that Ms. Howard writes more novellas or a spin-off for this series (I don't know what it would be about), but I want to go back to this amazing world she has created. This is a absolutely amazing ending to this series, and I can't wait to read whatever Ms. Howard writes next! 
 Happy reading :)