Review: Better Than Ever
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 17, 2013
Gwen is back and better than ever.  I was not one of the biggest Gwen fans back when her initial three book run was released.  Yes, I read them all and enjoyed them, but I saw them as something to do until the next book in one of the series I was fixated on came out.  This time, I found myself fully immersed in the Gwen and Bethany experience and now I will have to add my voice to the clamor for more Gwen.  This story offers more texture to the magic-dominated world Gwen finds herself in, and the reader is given a better understanding of the dynamics which run this kingdom.The story starts with a Sherlock Holmes style mystery (murders on train) but quickly expands into much more as we follow Gwen through more Westmorland-style training and get a glimpse into how the other half, actually the great majority of this civilization I would think, lives.  The author treats us to some new characters as well as bringing back some of our favorites from the first three books and expands on their characters here.  The one ended style of the ending allows for more Gwen adventures and I can't wait.  Hopefully the next book will give us an update on my favorite reformed hater, Clara, as well.