Nothing will earn Nick rest. His very nature seems to mean he is going to be fighting for the rest of his life. Good thing he has some worthy allies. 
 This installment was definitely better but the change in quality really seems insignificant to me as the entire series is great. 
 This time Nick has to save the people he loves and prove himself as the Malachi. And along the way there are a few newbies who get swept up in the madness of Nick's life. I knew off the bat who would betray Nick, as he's warned, and while I missed Caleb and Kody having more of a part, I still loved the book. 
 We get to know a little about Xev who is just so easy to get attached to with his emotional wounds. I also loved Xavid who is a great addition and a few of the others. Aeron was a pleasant surprise and addition to the series and one I hope to learn more about since he appears to have a past with Thorn. 
 As always Simi's presence in any story is just wonderful. I think she's probably my favorite character because of her innocence and her desire to eat everything with BBQ sauce. She's so funny especially when she's annoyed with people. 
 This series has been so enjoyable and I can't wait for another book.