This is really more of a 4.5 stars review. I continue to love all the characters, especially Kate, Michael and Emma. Lots of funny and heartwarming scenes, and Stephens does a great job of keeping the siblings close while pushing each of them to grow in their own directions. I loved both the dragon/elf/chronicle storyline and the Kate/NYC/Dire Magnus storyline - can't wait to see how they all come together in the next book. The one thing that tripped me up occasionally were the chapter cliffhangers for one storyline...that then went right into the OTHER storyline. At times it felt a little too forced as a way to keep people reading. On the other hand, it certainly worked. :) 
 Overall, a charming and fantastic read!