It's been years since I've read the Vampire Academy series. A great start for a new spin-off series. However, the first half of this book made me a reading slump (I hate that feeling). It was slow and I'm trying to pick up the story. In the end, it turned out good. I'm looking forward to read the next book soon. Hopefully it's better. 
 The story was nice, yet it was predictable. For the characters, I like Sydney Sage. She wasn't a kick ass heroine like Rose Hathaway, but she's smarter and thinks before she acts. Little by little, she becomes fiercer and she needs to break out of her shell. She's dangerous in a different way. 
 Also there's a character improvement for Adrian Ivashkov. He's not as lazy as in the previous series, but he's still the vampire boy who is funny, cocky and cheesy. I miss his character. ;) Somehow, I miss Rose and Dimitri. 
 Anyways, it's still a good book despite of my reading slump. The last part did surprise me a little. I want to know what happens next. That will be awkward for Adrian's part. Poor guy. I'm looking forward for more Sydrian moments and when will Christian Ozera appear on this spin-off series? I'm just wondering. 
 PS. (view spoiler)[I can't help smiling at Adrian Ivashkov. What a funny dude he is. Jet Steele..and that golf course with that miniature Dracula castle. I just can't stop smiling. That somehow helped me finish the book. Sorry I just have to let this out. (hide spoiler)]