I enjoyed this book and look forward the the second in the series. It started a little slow for me, but as the first in a series some foundation had to be laid. I liked the characters and their relationships. (view spoiler)[ I spent the entire book from the introduction of Falin to the time they got home from Faerie yelling at them to hurry up and make it happen, then I realized they'd known eachother for only 4 days (as they perceived time), but that's just how books work! (hide spoiler)] 
 I want to see how Alex's powers develop in the next book as she discovers who she is and why her abilities with magic work the way they do. Also, seeing the relationships with her friends, Falin, Death and her family change and grow will be entertaining.