The second fast-paced and beautifully written installment of the Hemlock trilogy did not disappoint. I am certain I speak for many when I say that fans of the trilogy are poised on the edge of their seats, teeming with anticipation for the undoubtedly breathtaking finale. 
 Kathleen Peacock has constructed a world of her own. The second book was just as suspenseful and fast-paced as its predecessor. I remember that the first one reminded me of Veronica Mars. Our favorite characters return as the new plot arc unfolded: Mac, Kyle, Jason, and Serena. We learn more about Mac's father and what he's been up to. More characters enter the scene, other werewolves beyond the borders of the small town of Hemlock - the strategically passive Eve as well as Dex, who develops an immunity that proves vital later on in the action. 
 The romance did not overpower or dull the rest of the story. All the characters are thrust into new, urgent situations. The main players undergo marvelous transformations. This installment explores darker, macabre themes as we delve into the rehabilitation camp of Thornhill. What at first seems to be a center for healing and recover is gradually revealed to be something much more sinister, and the gang races against time to keep all they know and love safe... or forever accept the ramifications. 
 A few things I'm curious about/looking forward to in the finale: 
 - More of Trey Carson. He intrigued me in the first book. 
 - Serena Carson - will she regain a semblance of stability again? 
 - Where the plot will take Mackenzie, Kyle, and Jason - as individuals. 
 - The showdown between those with Lupine Syndrome and right-wing advocates.