I'm a huge fan of the Vampire Academy series and was sadden to have it "end". I've been team Dimitri since the beginning (I might actually have a slight Russian men obsession, but that's besides the point). And I was pleasantly surprised to learn about the soon off. However, IMO I don't want to say this book sucked, I was just indifferent. Sydney just pisses me off at times and I'm so sick of her "I'm better than you filthy bloodsickers" attitude. The whole forbidden love s#*! is just getting old for me. The only good part was the end with the surprise visit from someone whom I shall not name to avoid spoiling the surprise for people who have not read this book. It's because of this unnamed person (view spoiler)[ Dimitri. AHHHHHHH! SORRY, I couldn't contain my excitement and just had to reveal his identity. (view spoiler)[ that I gave this book 2 stars and why I will continue and read The Golden Lily. But please don't take my word for it, this was just my opinion and everyone is entitled to disagree with me. (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]