So I think I can officially admit that I've caught Moning fever. 
 Moning completely arrested my attention from the first book in the series, that I couldn't even stop before progressing to the next one. 
 I'm truly amazed at how she was able to arouse my curiosity, secure my interest and then completely surprise me, especially when she doesn't really divulge anything until the fifth book. Normally, one may get frustrated when they can't figure out the plot of a book especially when it goes on for four books and then give up. But this doesn't happen with the Fever series. 
 In fact, the whole feeling you get while reading this book is almost synonymous with the way Mac felt about Barrons. She didn't know what he was. It drove her crazy. However, it never changed the way she felt about him. She never once decided: you know what? I'll leave him for good because he doesn't answer my questions. 
 That pretty much summed up the way I felt about reading the Fever series. I never once thought of dropping it. And let me tell you, Moning didn't disappoint. She takes you for a ride and makes you work for it. Just when you think you've mostly figured out what's going on, she throws you a curveball and you realize your theories were off. 
 There are some books you read, in which the plot is easy. The reading is light. The romance is sweet. Everything is completely straightforward. A simple path from A to B. That's it. 
 This is not one of those. 
 The Fever series pretty much follows a tangled web, compared to a straight line. It's almost one of those books in which half/none of the storyline makes sense until the end. And that's what Shadowfever accomplishes. It gives you the complete picture. The other books are just puzzle pieces. Shadowfever brings them all together. 
 Mac sure has come a long way from being the annoying, pink-loving-I-care-about-my-OPI-nail-polish-certificate girl. She's grown and matured. Barrons has helped with that, along with her other experiences. She's realized that while looking for her sister's murderer, there's a bigger picture going on. 
 I pretty much started Darkfever with wanting to stab her and screaming die die die to... 
 Yeah, I still wanted to kill her in Shadowfever but not as much as I felt in the first book. Because she does learn...a bit. Not when it comes to Barrons, though, except if he gives an ultimatum. But Mac becomes stronger. She isn't that girl who jumps to do things. She waits and assesses a situation. She doesn't wait for a knight in shining armor to save her. She accepts her responsibility. And mostly, she doesn't go on and on about pink. 
 Barrons provided a huge factor to the mystery in the series. We've always wanted to know what he was from book one. And I think you get to that point where it's no longer about what he is but who he is. (and I think Mac also realizes this about herself in the end.) You still want to know. But you like him anyway. And the truth is how can you not like him? When he says the most romantic things like: 
 "We're not going. Take your clothes off and get back in my bed." 
 or 
 "I wanted to drag you between the shelves, fuck you senseless, and send you home." 
 Barrons never apologizes for the type of person he is. He doesn't want you to romanticize him. He never wants you to create an illusion of something he's not. However, he can be really sweet. "You're leaving me, Rainbow Girl." I think he's mostly a man of actions more than words. And he shows it with the way he cares for Mac. 
 One of the things I really loved about this series, apart from the fantastic world-building and the mysterious plot, was the chemistry between Mac and Barrons. It wasn't easy or sweet or mild. It was explosive. I liked that she challenged him in almost every conversation they had. Yes, sometimes she accepted some of his decisions, but she mostly argued with him. Their dialogues were interesting. I hated that it took them time to admit their feelings but relished the fact that once they did, they didn't dive into the "I love you" phrases, even though you were aware that they felt that way. Once again, it was all about their actions, not their words. 
 I really enjoyed Moning's storytelling. She doesn't quite give you everything at a go, but somehow leaves subtle clues for you to follow. She leaves you guessing. She builds intrigue and mystery slowly to captivate you. Sucks you into her world. Makes you invested in the story. She almost gives life to her characters. Then throws a few plot twists to surprise you. 
 The subplot with the king and his concubine was a lovely story arc, and it definitely complemented the story, as well as Mac and Barrons' romance. Additionally, I liked the whole foundation for the creation of the Unseelie faeries, in conjunction with the four horsemen of the apocalypse. 
 In conclusion, this book was a very fascinating read and definitely a page turner. Looking forward to reading more from Moning.