Took me 6 hours to finish this book and i loved every minute of it. Why? well.. what there not to love? it has all the things im looking for.. strider's story, Kaia's hang ups and insecurities, a little bit of PARIS and a little bit of Kane. Gosh, i knew it! Kaia will be such a kick ass just like Gwen. They suit each other..really. I didn't particularly like Strider from the past books since he's sooo full of him self, but here? i guess its just part of his charm. I loved him! The most fun parts of the book are their banters and sudden switch of scenes.. sort of like a movie.. watching the main characters and then showing some parts for the other characters. I appreciate the style (like the past books) that the author didn't focus on just the main characters. I missed Bianka Lysander, glad they showed up here. I love the story.. everything about it.. just one thing though... why can't Feb. 21st 2012 come fast enough? haha.. i've been waiting for Paris' book for like foreverrr and when i read some bits of him here.. lets just say my curiosity on how my darling Paris will have his happy ending is heightened to the nth! Looking forward to it!!!