It took me a really long time to finish this book. I really had a hard time connecting to Ellie. However, there were some developments in the story near the end that took things to a new level. So I'm looking forward to the third book. 
 Recommended 
 Yes/No Checklist 
 Sex: No 
 Gore: Sorta 
 Rape: No 
 Magic: Yes 
 Drugs: Alcohol 
 Star Categories 
 Romance: 4 Stars 
 Action: 4 Stars 
 Pacing: 2.5 Stars 
 Writing: 3.5 Stars 
 Plot: 4.5 Stars 
 Overall: 4 Stars 
 Protagonist Meter 
 Damsel-------*---Badass 
 Ellie has the power to be badass and the training to kick a lot of butt, but it takes her a really long time to come into it.