I have a confession…
I LOVE THIS SERIES AN UNHEALTHY AMOUNT!!! *flails*
Seriously, every single volume is better than the last and the previous volumes are already AMAZING!!!
No matter what situation Penelope is in, she slays every time. However, this volume was even more satisfying because seeing all the love interests open-mouthed in shock that she just saved everyone, YOU GO GIRL!! Such a deeply satisfying and gratifying moment! *happy sigh*
I really loved the hunting arc and can say I'm officially on the Callisto hype train! LOL! He's scared me in all the previous volumes, but he definitely won me over! He and Penelope have such a great banter that I can't help but laugh when they're together on page, but talk about spicy when compared to other volumes! :o Nothing graphic or inappropriate per se, but let's just say you can see a lot of muscles this time around.
One thing I always appreciate with this series is that I never know the direction it's going to go. That is shown and reflected so powerfully through Penelope, with that last chapter being in spades. AND THE WAY SHE STOOD HER GROUND WITH THOSE LAST PAGES!! Makes me break out in goosebumps all over again because I LOVE when Penelope speaks up for herself and doesn't give any worry if the numbers will drop. I straight up cheered when she said what she did because while Reynold has been in the "doghouse" for previous actions, he is out and a new guy is in. (I was surprised that I did like Reynold this time by the way! I don't ship him with Penelope but I can see his own grumpy charm now that he and Penelope have made up and cleared the air.) I had to refrain from saying this love interest is complete garbage because I don't think he ACTUALLY is, but dang it, his actions don't show any kind of affection for our main girl!
Backing up though, lots of beautiful art and really good (but super scary) situations that had me super engaged! From holding my breath, to leaning forward, to squeaking/squealing at epic moments, scary moments, and romantic ones, my body just can't handle how good and wonderful this series is. The action was EVERYTHING and was excited to see we had so much of it in this volume!
Like always, I don't know what's going to happen next because there is such a dangerous cliffhanger with this volume and I need at least two different characters to be okay! Can't wait to get my hands on the next volume because I AM making grabby hands and reading as soon as it arrives!!