So I used to love Nate but now I'm totally in love with Ryn. Magic carpet ride and glowing worm butts LOL Very swoony. And what an ending?! Where is Ryn and why did she drink that!?! And what the flip is Nate doing?!?! 
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 Violet is nearing graduation but has to complete one final test mission. She is partnered with Ryn who is slowly becoming her friend again. Their mission is important but seems simple enough. With all the extra alone time with Ryn, Vi slowly begins to see him as a true friend and perhaps more? The mission takes a disastrous turn and Vi is determined to graduate at the top of her class. 
 I loved the first book but I think I loved this one even more! In the first installment I really liked Nate but towards the end as we saw more Ryn I became intrigued with him. Ryn was always a great scene stealer and him having such a big part in this book made me happy. He is snarky and has a bit of an ego but with Vi he always lets his vulnerable side show. Partly because they have known each other since they were kids but the death of his brother really hurt them and I am happy they are slowly putting that behind them. They have great chemistry and sexual tension. I kept waiting for something to happen and when it finally did sparks were really flying. They still have a lot to get past but Ryn pulls out some romantic gestures that I don't think anyone could refuse. Lots of swoon worthy scenes. 
 Vi has had a hard time moving past Nate but I love that she is still so determined to do well and graduate at the top. While I am totally loving Ryn, I still feel bad for Nate and was kind of hoping he could redeem himself. His character is taking an interesting and surprising turn. Vi continues to kick butt and wants to prove herself as a great guardian. She takes matters into her own hands and finds herself and her loved ones in a terrible bind. I was quite shocked with the ending and left a bit hanging. Things were going so well so of course bam everything has to fall apart! Anxiously awaiting the next book. 
 Couldn't put this one down. 
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 "Now you're the one joking." 
 "Of course." I sigh. "I have nothing but the lowest expectations when it comes to you, Ryn." 
 "And I shall continue to live down to them." 
 "I think you just graduated from Pixie Sticks to Sexy Pixie." 
 "Oh, bite me," I snap as I head to the bedside table to fetch my miniature emergency and potions kits. 
 "I guess I could," he says, "but that would probably make thins a little awkward between us." 
 "He'd probably be horrified if he knew I want to throw myself on top of him and tear his shirt off. I'm kind of horrified myself." 
 "I don't want to be with any Undergrounder, V. I want you." 
 "It just feels right when you're beside me. It feels like I've been lost in the desert for years, and...I've finally come home." 
 "It had better be good." 
 "It's always good when I'm talking." 
 Ryn <3