OK, I liked this second installment okay,,, but it kind of felt like a continuation of the first. Maybe it's because I read the first and second in row without any other books between them. And, maybe that's not the way to read these. I don't know. This book only got 3 stars from me, partially because it was a bit bored throughout the first half, and partially because the "will they, won't they" with Merit and Ethan just got on my nerves eventually! I love a little sexual tension in my paranormal romance books, but come on already. After TWO books?! The last several chapters where Merit really showed her "true" self were great,,, and I wish the entire book was more like those select chapters; exciting, on the edge of your seat kind of stuff, but also emotional, which is what makes a good read for me. 
 So, I'm sure I will continue with Merit's story, after a nice break. But someone please tell me that this back and forth with Ethan ends soon?!