So I had this great resolution that, since I'm moving across the country in a week, I would stop taking books out of the library so I could get through the ones I already have out. Then I finally noticed that the final book in Brennan's Demon Lexicon series was out, so, you know, so much for my resolutions.

I've really enjoyed this series since the beginning - I've always found it to be a great example of what YA urban fantasy could rise to be. Brennan's ability to write three books from three distinct perspectives (especially Nick's, in the first book) has always impressed me and held my attention. The world she created is equally compelling and she clearly has a great feel for making magic come alive.

My other reason for loving this book is that she writes fantastic YA characters, with the right balance of snarkiness, intelligence and distance that they carry the story, make it more compelling, but don't get in the way of the plot. It's a YA thing - plot, setting and story have to work in tandem and balance one another in a Young Adult novel in a way that they don't in an adult one. And I think Brennan strikes and keeps that balance throughout the story.

So, yes, good for her. And I'm so pleased this trilogy came to an end and everything worked out and...yeah, it made me happy. This was just such a well-crafted set of three books and it completely fed my desire for an exciting and thrilling urban fantasy novel that actually works. That's definitely what makes this series stand out for me - plot, characters, setting, writing, style all work without a hitch.