Thank Mary Jax wasn't a Damsel in this. There's more fighting and some real steps forward in the story. This was certainly a good installment in the series. Strong emotions too. I talk about this book and others on my YouTube channel, here: http://bit.ly/RN2j5n 
 My Spoilery Thoughts: (view spoiler)[I'm glad that March was rarely in this and that it was more about Vel. I'm not a March fan and I'm hoping that he's on his way out. Team Vel baby! I felt betrayed when Dina, Hit, and Argus shoved off Jax so easily. I'd imagined them as a family and loyal. I understand that it's more realistic that people would move on, but I still felt the sting. (hide spoiler)] 
 Recommended & Honorable Mention 
 Yes/No Checklist 
 Sex: Yes 
 Gore: Some 
 Rape: No 
 Magic: Yes 
 Drugs: Alcohol 
 Star Categories 
 Romance: 4 Stars *This rating for for Vel and Jax 
 Action: 5 Stars 
 Pacing: 4.5 Stars 
 Writing: 4 Stars 
 Plot: 5 Stars 
 Overall: 4.5 Stars 
 Protagonist Meter 
 Damsel--------*--Badass 
 We got some good action in this. Jax stepped up and it just makes me marvel at what a coward she was in books 2 & 3.