The latest book in the Cassie Palmer series continues to build upon the rest of the series. The books keep getting better and better. Cassie, after defeating a god, is soon to have her coronation which will ultimately announce and introduce her to everyone as the new Pythia. Of course this could not be an easy time for Cassie. She's attacked in her suite at Dante's by a seemingly invislible foe. And that's just the beginning. 
 This book deals a lot with the past. Specifically the past of our main three Cassie, Mircea, and Pritkin. This was a book where I valued the downtime more than the action scenes. I enjoyed learning more about the characters and where they came from or the significant moments in their lives that brought them to where they are in the series. 
 For me, this was really where Pritkin gained the upper hand over Mircea. We learn a lot about him whereas before he didn't share much. I think this shows his growing feelings for Cassie. I like that it's clear how he feels for Cassie, even if she doesn't see it or acknowldge her own feelings. But through both of their actions towards each other we learn that they do care for each other. I can't wait to find out how this storyline plays out. Since in the beginning Pritkin was all for killing Cassie. 
 Not to discredit Mircea because we do see him open up more to Cassie as well. He also seems to begin to accept that she can somewhat take care of herself and is not completely fragile. They both come to an understanding about what it will mean for Cassie to be Pythia. How she can't be shielded from every enemy that tries to kill her, but she nneds to deal with the problem head-on. 
 This book does end in a cliffhanger which will hopefully be picked up right away in the next book. As Karen Chance seems to like to start her books off with a bang, I have no doubt we will starting it the same. The only drawback is at this point the next Cassie Palmer book hasyet to be announed so it may be awhile yet before we get our answers. Well, time for re-reads and maybe starting the Dorina series. Until Then!