Can I just say wow?! This installment in the Bane Chronicles really stepped it up from the previous novellas in this series. The world's best trio is back...yes, Will, Tessa, and Jem are back (albeit very briefly). We are also introduced to Will and Tessa's son, James (or as Tessa calls him, Jamie!!). I loved this so much. Not only did it satisfy an ache I had from missing the TID characters, but it showed us a different side of Magnus that we don't normally see. You can tell how connected Magnus felt to Will, Tessa, and Jem, and how much of an impact they had on his immortal life, which says a lot. However, this book was also heartbreaking. There was one line in particular (when Magnus says goodbye to Tessa) that brought tears to my eyes. Finally, the one thing that I truly appreciated about this novella is the link to TLH (I think that is the current name of the future series). If this story is anything to go by, that series will be amazing! I can't wait to see what comes next in the Bane Chronicles! This is definitely a must read :)