Review: Enthralling!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 4, 2012
Another charming tale in an excellent series!  I must admit, I am a big fan of Bonnie Lamer's writing style.  Curling up with one of her stories is a happy pastime of mine and I find that I devour the novel within a single setting.***SPOILER ALERT***I was a little concerned about the cliff-hanger that was left with the last book and found that this installment cleared that up.  I do like that Xandra is mature enough to accept responsibility for her own actions.  I found the situation of Xandra making a deal with the angel to have the encounter with Kallen to be a relatable situation.  I mean, who hasn't done something and immediately wished they could take it back?  It is a very common knee-jerk reaction to having to make a quick choice on potentially life altering changes.I also very much enjoyed the introduction to different fairy species and the different worlds within.  Additionally, I was pleased that the struggle was different than the normal slow build-up then giant fight scene situation that happens in many other series books.  I have found many series books, when they get 6+ books in leave you with the feeling you are reading what is a very similar story with different names and faces.  Ms. Lamer spins wonderful tales.Now, for the not so great (in my opinion).  Sometimes, Xandra seems to repeat the same mistake over and over again without learning from it.  For example: running off unprepared and finding herself in a mess.  That being said, towards the end of this story she did seem to be making an effort to change that behavior.  I suppose with that, I am negating my own criticism.  Other than that, I don't know if I am so engrossed in the books or if they actually are getting shorter but the latest book seemed to be over too quick.I am very much looking into the next installment to see what happens with Tabitha.  I am also hoping to learn more about the angel Xandra was destined to be with, Raziel.  His character seems quite interesting and I am hoping to hear more about him!Ms. Lamer, I am looking forward to the next in the series!  Thank you for providing such wonderful entertainment.  It is my hope that you will write books targeted to an adult audience as well someday.  Don't get me wrong, I adore the Witch-Fairy series, but I would like to see what you can do outside of the teenage realm as well!