I loved this story and the characters in it! It turned out to be one of those books that gets better as it goes along and the storyline gets so interesting that you find yourself reading faster and faster. At least that's what happened to me. I loved Violet's spunk and the fact that she wasn't perfect. She's sarcastic and smart and brave and committed to doing the right thing, but all the while still somewhat vulnerable...all the characteristics that make for a really great heroine! Several other characters captured my attention as well. Nate, the human who Vi is sent to protect, turns out to be so much more interesting than what he appears to be and Ryn, the guy with the giant chip on his shoulder and smart mouth, plays a large role in the adventure. And, it turns out there's more to Ryn than meets the eye. I really enjoyed the interaction between the characters and the sometimes witty dialogue. 
 The world created by the author is enchanting. The imagery was wonderful and I almost felt like I was seeing exactly what was written on the page. All the creatures - faeries, trolls, pixies and more, were a fun addition to the story and the descriptions of the faerie houses, the forests and the faerie tunnels were very well done. I also loved watching Vi use her magic! 
 Included at the end was some bonus material that I was so glad to read. It gave me some perspective on a couple of the characters, but it wasn't enough for me. There are quite a few twists and turns in this story and I'm so looking forward to the next installment so that I can test out some of my hypothesis and let the author once again surprise me with her imagination. This was a great read!