** spoiler alert ** 
 More like a 4.3. 
 This is one of my favorite books from the series. My bestie and I agree - it finally feels like something is happening. For a while there was kind of a lull in the series. It mostly became about Zoey and her relationships with her friends, professors, the vampire world, etc. Now it feels like the battle is about to begin. And it seems there are quite a few characters more on the side of light. 
 First, I mourn the loss of Dragon. My heart hurts over it, but I saw it coming with a little less than 30 pages before it finally happened. Once Dragon said he was set upon being there, it was done. I knew it was over for him. I felt in my gut he was an innately good character, one that was never for darkness. While he remained at the House of Night, he was never a follower of Neferet. He still recognized the evil and dark ways she possessed. However, he couldn't get beyond his grief - he was blinded by it. Now he can move on with his love. I'm glad we got the glimpse that told us he's with Anastasia now. 
 I'm hoping Stark will return to his old self like he was at the end of the book. With Kalona on the side of light (WHAT?!), perhaps he'll finally leave Stark alone? However, I feel as though that wasn't entirely delved into enough for it to require a story line, unless there is more to come. I think we haven't seen the last of it yet. Kalona being able to get into Stark's mind is bound to play a role. 
 And I still don't trust him. I trust and believe that he loves his son, but I don't know where his loyalty lies. He clearly wants power and is willing to sacrifice nearly everything for it (though not his son. He proved that in this book). It's sure to cause problems for Neferet. 
 Oh and Neferet. Bitch is gonna be mad Aurox didn't do what she ordered. And now Zoey knows Heath's soul is in there - means she'll go to the end of the earth to bring that part of his humanity out. But Zoey also has to deal with Kalona, Stark, and fighting twins. 
 Shaunee is proving to be more likable. I've never been a fan of the twins, but with her own personality she's a little different. Erin needs to sort things out though. 
 As for Thanatos - Hmmm. Going into that ritual she knew it was going to cost a life, but it seems almost planned. I trust that she wants the right things, but by lying and omitting details (other than Zoey, they still don't know she can see Neferet's darkness), she's telling us she's willing to sacrifice for the greater good. That's both good and bad. What or who else is she willing to give up? 
 I am put out that I now have to wait for more books. This series is way too addicting. And I still adore Darius, Aphrodite, and I'm also loving on Kramisha.