Review to come! 
 Update 7/31/14: 
 If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. This final installment in the Something Strange and Deadly Series is absolutely phenomenal. Ms. Dennard's writing utterly blew me away. I always had thought that she was an amazing author. She captivated me from the very beginning chapter in Something Strange and Deadly. However, this book truly shows how much she has grown as an author over the course of the several years since the first book was published. Every word, every sentence, every descriptions comes alive in front of you, and you truly feel every single emotion of Eleanor. It takes a gifted author to be able to do this, and it's very rare that author's can make you feel so deeply about their characters, but this book proves that it can be done. After all, not many authors can expertly navigate the steampunk world, while mixing it with both zombies and Egyptian mythology, and have it turn out to be a masterpiece! Throughout reading this novel, you can easily tell that these characters are close to Ms. Dennard's heart, and that she wanted to give them- and us- the best story possible. 
 Eleanor has always been one of my favorite characters. She has grown so much over the course of this series, and this growth is front and center in this novel. Eleanor is still plagued by her growing need to use magic, no matter the cost. This fuels her overwhelming desire to finally get revenge on Marcus. After all, he's completely destroyed her life, so why shouldn't she destroy his. However, with all this new power, Eleanor begins to lose herself. While we saw the beginnings of this in A Darkness Strange and Lovely, it is extremely apparent just how far she has gone in this book. Does Eleanor let her hatred for Marcus and her hunger for magic overcome her? Well, you'll have to read the book to find out. But, what I will tell you is that Eleanor is confronted with this question, and she makes a decision that effects everyone and everything around her. One thing that I always loved about Eleanor's character though is how relatable and realistic she is. I felt that Ms. Dennard wrote her character in a way that reflects how anyone would react given the situation. When given new powers, ones that can be extremely beneficial in situations, who wouldn't want to take advantage of it? Who wouldn't want to explore all the possibilities that the magic has to offer? 
 All of our other favorite characters are back, but not all for the better. Jie is absent for a brief time, but she returns quickly to the story. However, she isn't the same as when she left. Daniel finally confronts Eleanor on his feelings for her and her magic. And Joseph is just trying to keep the peace in a way. While he wants revenge on Marcus more so than anyone else, he realizes that Eleanor needs help. However, she doesn't exactly want anyone's help. Nevertheless, the members of the Spirit Hunters complement each other. They all care and fight for each other, some until their last breath. 
 This novel will sweep you off your feet, and you will never want the story to end. The plot is packed with twists and turns, love and betrayals, and sadly...death. There is one character's death that is so heartbreaking, that by the end of the book, all readers will have tears in their eyes. You will be shocked and constantly blown away throughout this novel, but most importantly, you will never want to say goodbye. So instead of goodbye, I shall say, see you later to these characters. This series will always have a special place in my heart, and will be re-read many, many times. I highly recommend this book to any fan of Ms. Dennard. You will not be disappointed. Happy reading :)