After reading DOGAM, I want nothing more than to write a book someday myself that will touch someone in the same way this book touched me. I got this book in the mail, promptly went to my room, and didn't leave until it was completed. I absolutely love this book, both in and of itself and as the conclusion to the series. Laini Taylor's writing is beautiful; she manages to be lyrical, and funny at the same time. 
 I especially loved the development of previously minor characters. The series has acted as a telescope, first focusing on Karou and Akiva, then gradually pulling back to see more individuals and worlds until it reaches the last ring and can't be twisted anymore, revealing a stunning view of fate, destiny, moral questions, and faith. The exploration of these larger ideas is great, but at the same time, never once does Taylor lose sight of the couple at the heart of the story.