This book was amazing! I loved it so much. It was even better than the first one, which is no easy feat. I love that the people in these books are people from history (and mythology) I am a history nerd myself, so whenever a book incorporates anything historical I swoon a bit. 
 The storyline is action packed and fast paced. I like how they switch of between the main characters. Each chapter is from a different perspective and they rotate through the twins and flamel and pernelle. There are also chapters from Dee and Machiavelli's perspective as well. The author goes just far enough with each storyline to keep you interested and he always stops with you wanting more. Then he switches over to another person. I found this style very engrossing. 
 I love the magic and the creatures you meet in this series, and I cannot wait to read the next installment. 
 I am so worried that something is going to come between sophie and josh, and my fingers are crossed that nothing does. 
 One of the best books I have read in a while