When I first read this I thought it was a better than average YA PRNL book. Reread and I have a far greater appreciation for it. I think what threw me the first time was how realistic and strong Clara was which is unfortunately not as common as it should me in my experience of YA PRNL books. She chooses to fight against what is expected of her and like her mother I thought she was screwing her life up but now I feel proud of her in an abstract way. 
 For such a short book there is an overwhelming amount of content and awesomeness and I like how it subtly links in with the second one (maybe that should be the other way round but hey-ho. 
 Now that I know what happens in Hallowed I can now appreciate Tucker and how sweet he is. The characters all have their fears and doubts and secrets and although frustrating that's what makes the book so realistic and great to read. The book also has mega-tension on the smallest things that had me literally yanking on my hair. 
 Oh and Clara, I love your mum so cut her some slack!