MAJOR book hangover! While this series was over three years in the making, with agonizing gaps between books, it was worth every second. The mere thought of being without these character has left me feeling a little lost and empty. I guess that means it's time to start the series all over again! 
 These books are not for the faint of heart. I don't mean because they're graphic or gory, because they can't be described as either of those, but because they are looooooooong and so detailed. There are also impeccably researched, and I always seem to learn something unexpected when reading them. 
 When there is so much time between books, I always experience an adjustment period. I tend to forget the little details from the previous books, and it takes a skilled author to help me transition back into the plot. In this final book, I was able to slide right in, almost seamlessly. 
 Deborah Harkness has been tied up in this series for so long. Now that it's finished, I'm excited to see what she comes out with next! Will it be a spin off or prequel? A new series or standalone? It won't matter to me. It's already on my must-read list.