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Having adjusted to her life as one of the undead, Alyssa thinks she's learned everything she needs to know about the supernatural world. She's content with how things are going, grateful to Lysander for the fact that she can have Fallon by her side.

Everything seems fine and dandy until a mysterious box shows up on their doorstep. The box seems to be just like any other, except for the strange markings scratched across its surface. Unable to shrug off its lure, Fallon inadvertently opens it and unleashes a very volatile entity intent on regaining that which belongs to it.

The being craves the very essence that makes Alyssa and the others creatures of the night, a gift its said to have bestowed upon them so long ago. As the entity slowly begins to strengthen, the coven realizes that they're up against something they don't really understand. It's up to them to find out as much about it as possible in hopes of defeating it and sending it back to where it came from.

Embarking on a journey in search of Lysander's old journals, the group encounters other supernatural beings along the way - beings that are weary in giving them a helping hand. It also doesn't help that Santino has tagged along for the ride. Despite their differences, the group and their new friends band together in hopes of defeating the ancient evil before it destroys them in the process.

I totally enjoyed the third book in the series. Katie gave us a further look into Lysander's old life, as well as opening our eyes to the mythology surrounding the supernatural world that she's created.

I also found Santino's part in the whole affair a tad endearing. Yes, he is the enemy, but sometimes, it's better to keep the enemy close, right? Looking forward to more of Katie's work. Totally recommend the series! ( )