Ethan and Lena are one of my favorite fictional couples in YA fiction. The world of the Casters and mortals in Gatlin, SC is one that I can go back to again and again. As much as I love the series, in this re-read, this is not my favorite in the series. It is a solid sequel that expanded on the world, answered many questions, and introduced more questions. The authors have created a fantastic combination of civil war history and magic systems to make a cohesive plot filled with lovable and hatable characters.