So we get a bit better feel of the internal structure of the shade. Also our first real look into the hunter society and The Oasis. I like the human involvement in the shade as things start to change. Just not sure if it is all for the better.... 
 Gregor is horrible! Ugh! I cannot stand his character. Ben finally improves as a character however so that makes up for things. There are several shocking turns in this book for how short it was. With Sofia's family ties every which way, I cannot hardly fathom the mess and confusion it all must cause. Overall, a pretty good read but it does have a few drag points that make me question if the story is going anywhere, especially for how long it is.