OK, OK, OK!! Listen up!! I have so much to say but so little time to say it all. You see, even now, my fingers are itching to pick up Fire Study and continue on my quest with Yelena and Valek. 
 This book was good. No, that's a big fat underestimation. This book was heart-pounding, bone jarring, knuckle gripping and achingly familiar. I met Yelena and the rest of her family (by blood and friendship) through Magic Study. We lost some, we gained some, and in the end, not everything was well, but it was better. 
 First, let's talk about Yelena. She's come a long way from the first book, both magically and character-wise. Maria V. Snyder built Yelena slowly and quickly all at once; the way she barrels through every problem without thought, the way she is cautious when making friends and most importantly, how she can tell right from wrong, even if it does sometimes take her a while to get there. 
 Now, on to Valek; smart, cunning, heart-throbbing Valek. Who doesn't love him? (glares) I have my bow and mace ready to swing at anyone who disagrees. Though I'm pretty sure Yelena will have her magic snapped around your throat first. 
 A slice of Janco or Ari anyone? Seriously, they were my second favourite pair throughout the whole book, my two precious cinnamon rolls. Laced with poison. Covered in sunshine. Ready to defend darling Yelena at any cost. 
 "Sieges weathered, fight together, friends forever." 
 Leif was a surprise, but I had trust in him and you should too. (glare) or else....... 
 Overall, I loved this book. So. Fucking. Much.