I really enjoyed this book. It was definitely a lot of fluff, not superbly written (geared, I felt toward a younger set), and yet it was hard for me to put down.

I enjoyed the world that was created, it was something recognizable so there wasn't much need for overly descriptive exposition because it was a point in space and time that many people know and/or have read before just with additional features. There are little bits of the world that gave it depth in its otherworldliness-how to appease gargoyles and what they did/meant for the city, the details of the Greymalkin Sisters, and even the villain had depth and reason behind the madness.

The three girls were a great example of the true bonds of friendship. Although they each had their own personalities, they also sort of formed a single entity when together because of how close they were and their similarities and history. Their banter is quick and fun, although it seemed a little overkill sometimes-the constant expression of different personalities and interests. Although there was a bit of expected roles in the three girls. Typically in trilogies, you have three token personalities and those were here, I felt that it was more well done than others that I have read.

I really liked Cormac, as a guy and as a hero. He was adorable and honorable and, well, he was just great. Very swoon-worthy as people say. I loved that he found himself liking Emma (in the past) and then made a resolution to stay away from her, for reasons that she doesn't even know about until after her actions result in major drama for the witching world, and yet he is unable to keep away because he finds himself needing and wanting to protect her (sometimes even from herself). I like that he is able to overlook a lot of things (antlers, for example) and still see what drew him to Emma. I also like that although there was definite chemistry, the book was not resolved with a perfectly clear cut status of their relationship and he continued acting as he had at the beginning of the book. He was charming and was able to keep up with the wit of the girls as well as putting up with their distrust of him.

I liked that Emma did so much for herself although [[SPOLIER]] it's sad that she still lost her mother in the end. She is a solid character but nothing really super right or wrong. I liked her and she did deal with her issues with determination and perseverance. She was never the girl to back down from a fight because she took responsibility for what she did (on accident).

I do wonder how long the series (or maybe a spinoff) will last-will we see all of Cormac's sisters? I don't know if I could keep track of all of them, I barely did in just one book. But also why did he have to have so many if not for something in the future. The other thing that keeps getting me is that somehow, this book still remains me longest read of the year. It certainly didn't feel like a long book although there were some scenes that probably could have been removed without impacting the storyline.