Burned is another fabulous installment in the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning. In some ways this is a transition book in that it is setting up storyline for future events, and it also give us some great information about this incredible world that Ms. Moning has created. There's so much to this story that I can only write a review by talking about the characters who make this world go round. While not my favorite book in the series, it's got some really wonderful moments and in the overall context of the series, it's a winner. 
 There be spoilers here, so read on at your own risk... 
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 Mac & Barrons 
 If you've been paying attention to this series from the start, their relationship in Burned isn't a big surprise. I didn't think Barrons was going to turn in to some perfect "boyfriend" nor did I expect Mac to suddenly become a domestic goddess serving him. With each book in the series, we get a little more insight into both of them. Barrons is always going to be the cold, ruthless, unapologetic,self-serving sometimes a-hole, and Mac is always going to be passionate, sometimes impulsive Rainbow Girl How they negotiate and build their relationship was up for grabs after Shadowfever, and their relationship in Burned was exactly how I thought they would be. Their carnal moments spent in Barrons lair doesn't alter their dynamic, it only enriches it. I loved it when Mac asked herself if she loved him (yes) and if she was going to leave him (no) for that first night in Dublin juxtaposed with his almost apology for his "crime of passion." Like Barrons speaking softly when he is most dangerous, it was the little moments between them that tugged at my heart. His kiss as she's about to go to save Christian is another great example of what I mean. I love these two together and wouldn't care if every line of every book was written in Mac's point of view. Love her! I'm hoping for some priya make-up sex in the next book, though. 
 Barrons/Ryodan 
 Absolutely loved the insider's view of Barrons and his men, including the manner in which that information was revealed by Mac. (cause really, that is the only way she was going to be privy to some of those conversations). Finding out that Barrons and Ryodan are more than just beast-buddies, put a smile on my face. Getting to see these two interact together privately was a golden nugget of dialogue in this book. 
 Ryodan 
 Very interesting man-beast. Karen once said he would eclipse Barrons, and he's well on the way to that after reading Burned. There's something to him that I love and hate at the same time. Maybe it's that his caring side (and I think he definitely has one) sits right next to the beast that can rip your heart out. Just ask Lor. 
 Lor & Jo 
 Lor had some of the most entertaining scenes in Burned, and I hope we get to see more of him. (I know, we already got to "see" a lot of him, lol) The scenes with him were so much fun they almost seemed out of place in this book. Loved the interactions between him and Jo, especially their pillow talk. Great glimpse into her secret sidhe-seer gift and I'm hoping that with Lor's help, she'll organize her data into something useful. Does she hold all the knowledge from the abbey in her brain right now? Clues to The Song of Making perhaps or how to eradicate the mysterious black holes? Glad to see she still has a role to play in this story. 
 Kat & Kasteo 
 She was an important player in Iced and I was thrilled that she was back in Burned. I absolutely LOVE how Ryodan paired her with Kasteo and I'm really curious how this storyline is going to turn out, especially with Sean O'Bannion in business competition with Ryodan. I wonder if Ryodan's interest in the sidhe-seers is as self-serving as he likes to make it seem. Very excited to see what's going to happen to Kat as the months go by. Is she the magic that will finally get Kasteo to speak? 
 The Fae 
 So many questions here...Will the queen/concubine get her memories back and return to her soulmate, the UK? Will the UK save Dublin? DEG/UK seemed very out of sorts in Burned and that can't be a good thing. 
 What's the story with the Unseelie princess? And what about the Seelie court? Is there anyone left? Lots of questions regarding the Fae are left unanswered, and there's plenty of room for speculating on who will change to complete both the light and dark courts. I almost need a scorecard to keep track of this one. 
 And what about the new monster on the horizon-- the Sweeper? Gotta be bad if the UK warned Mac to stay away. Will she be the Sweeper's next adversary? 
 Dageus 
 OMG,OMG, OMG.. whew. can't wait to see how that storyline plays out. Has he been "turned" into a man-beast like the rest of Barrons men? Not entirely sure how he's going to like that, but as my all-time favorite Karen Marie Moning character, I LOVED his part in this story, especially Christian's flashbacks and his insistence on saving his nephew.. 
 Christian 
 Great example of a small part meaning so much. His revelations about why he sacrificed himself for Dani ripped open my heart, and his past conversations with Dageus gave me hope. Cannot wait to see what he's like in the next book, now that the Hag isn't knitting his entrails and he's shaken off the madness of his change to Unseelie. 
 Rowena 
 Okay, so she wasn't in the book. Even so, her villainy lives on in Dani/Jada. Glad she got the spear. Just needed to say that. 
 Jada/ Dani -- I miss The Mega. Please come back and bring the Sword of Light with you. 
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 Love this series and the story in Burned. Can't wait for the next installment later in the year.