While re-reading this, I realized that I forgot how much I love Meghan and how stubborn she is about standing up for what she believes in. That end scene where they threaten to banish her and she is just like "IDGAF" is the best. I also forgot how young Ethan was in these books! His character was so different back then! And, of course, Ash is still a heartbreaking character to read about. I forgot so much of what he goes through before book 4. He reminds me a lot now of how I imagine a younger Rhysand, especially from A Court of Mist and Fury (by Sarah J Maas). I think what I also didn't recognize the first time I read this was how creative Julie is with her world building. So many elements she uses in her stories are ones I have now seen in other series, but she seems to make all of them flow very cohesively in this series. Can wait to keep reading! (: 
 First read: September 2012 
 Two words: ASHHHHHH FEEEEEEELLLLLLSSSSSSSSSSSS 
 but yes I enjoyed this book much more than the first and now I'm so into this series! (: