The Book of Life

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It's hard to write a review of this book because I usually speed right through it until the end. I love it, I do, but there a few things that always bother me. (And actually, this is probably my least favorite of the trilogy.) But the BIGGEST point that irks me is that Diana doesn't REALLY face any adversity in this book. She sorta steamrolls over quite literally EVERYONE she has to fight/argue with. I know she's supposed to be a VERY powerful witch, but I would have love to see her actually have to fight, maybe take a few hits and have to deal with that. Second biggest irk is that Gallowglass basically disappears halfway through the book and never comes back. WHY, MY GIANT GAEL VAMPIRE, WHY MUST YOU DISAPPEAR???? You are my favorite.

Diana and Matthew's relationship in this one gets a little rocky, but of course they work it out. It was fascinating to see more of Matthew's blood rage and how it affects him. It was also really cool to see how other vampires reacted to finding out that he had it. It was neat just to see more vampires (and witches), period.

The Book of Life nicely wraps up this trilogy in a neat little bow. Most, if not all, questions are answered in neat ways. I know the author plans on writing more in this universe, which I will be HAPPILY picking up as soon as they come out.