Words can not describe how much I loved this book! It wasn't just the characters, it was also the settings. I mean, who doesn't love "visiting" China, Ireland, and Tahiti? This series has just gotten better and better, and needless to say, I am eagerly awaiting the next book (hopefully not the last). Ms. Bartol did an amazing job at describing every place, situation, and person. I honestly felt like I was there with Evie, experiencing every up and down with her. 
 So, let's start with Evie. Evie is seriously one of the greatest characters I have ever read. She is such a strong, kick-butt girl. She makes her own decisions, even though those decisions sometimes don't turn out for the best. Evie is willing to go to any length to protect the people she loves, and that to me is admirable. She never forgot who her family was, even though she (view spoiler)[grew so attached to the Gacanagh and Breenus (hide spoiler)]. Evie showed real strength when she was with Breenus. I will admit however, this wasn't my favorite part. This was due to the accents. At the beginning it was tough to read, and it has always been my pet peeve with this series. Nevertheless, by the end of her time with Breenus, I was pretty much an expert with the accents, and I know those accents aren't going anywhere, so I'm over that pet peeve. 
 Next up, Reed. How can I say this...I absolutely, positively, am in love with Reed. He has joined my fantasy crushes, right along with Edward, Jace, Daemon, Zach, and Patch (I have others, but those are definitely my top 5). Even though he was absent for some of this book, he never left my thoughts, and I was glad he never left Evie's as well. I cherished every little moment that featured Evie and Reed, and cannot wait to read more with them in Incendiary. 
 Now we come to Zee, Brownie, and Buns. I would love to have these 3 in my family! They are some of the best secondary characters I have ever read. I missed them when they weren't in certain scenes, and loved every minute of the scenes with them. 
 Russell, I'm sorry, but I can't root for you to be with Evie :( My heart belongs to Reed haha. Russell is a character I find kind of annoying at times, but you can't love every character. 
 Finally, the Gacanagh. While I still don't like Breenus, I started liking the others...mainly Finn and Declan. However, Ms. Bartol softened my heart a bit with Breenus, since we saw a different side of him, but as I said above, don't expect me to root for Breenus anytime soon. 
 This is such a great series that I feel should have much, much more attention than it does. However, sometimes it's better when we have these nice, indie gems that don't get spoiled by the media. I am waiting in high anticipation for the next book, and hope it is released very soon. I need some more Reed!!!