The Ascended

The Saving Angels #3

by Tiffany King

The Ascended is the final installment of The Saving Angels Trilogy. With Krista's life in turmoil, she is now struggling with the responsibilities that have been passed down to her. With the help of Haniel and her friends, Krista risks everything, including her soul, to march into the den of the Dark Angel. Their only chance for survival is for Krista to find the courage to accept the new role that fate has bestowed upon her, even if it means losing her loved ones forever.

Genres: Angels, Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Fiction

Kindle Edition

First published December 14, 2011

About the author

USA Today Bestselling author Tiffany King is a lifelong reading fanatic who is now living her dream as a writer, weaving Young Adult and New Adult romance tales for others to enjoy. She has a loving husband and two wonderful kids. (Five, if you count her three spoiled cats). Her addictions include: Her iphone and ipad, chocolate, Diet Coke, chocolate, Harry Potter, chocolate, zombies and her favorite TV shows. Want to know what they are? Just ask.

You can connect with Tiffany on her webpage at authortiffanyjking.blogspot.com
Twitter-@AuthorTiffany
Facebook-Author Tiffany King

Reviews

[Abbi Glines · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm sad to see the series end but I LOVED it! Once again Tiffany King wrote a winner.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the most "supernatural" of the other two books in the series. A lot changed in this book and at first I held a piece of animosity towards the author for a certain development, but it ended up working out. I am happy with the way she ended this series. This book series was definitely a roller coaster ride full of emotional upheaval but totally worth it. I do have a couple minor complaints, but I don't want to taint your view of the book. Because ultimately its a good story, a good read & the perfect way to close this journey. I suggest you give this series a read, I loved it. Definitely going on my favorite shelf.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Saving Angels series has come to an end, which makes me sad. I know Tiffany probably has some amazing new idea up her sleeve that will steal my heart again, but in the mean time, I think I will mourn the loss of this one . . . and maybe go re-read Book One, Meant To Be :-)

While the entire series has been great, I must say that Meant To Be will always be my very favorite. It is impossible to top the first time Krista and Mark meet and when they fell in love. Then, of course, Book 2 completely KILLED me.

*Why, Mark, why??*

It will come as no surprise to fellow Mark fans that I was all kinds of anxious to see what Book 3 would bring. Would he be saved? Would Krista move on?

Would I get my Happily Ever After?

Why did I bother worrying? For anyone who follows Tiffany King on Twitter or in Blog-o-World, she's a total sweetheart. There's no way she wouldn't leave us smiling and happy. And I am *very* happy to say that is exactly what I was doing a little after midnight last night when I finished this story.

YAY!!

I won't spoil it and say WHAT Happens. Just know that if you love this series like I do, you will be very happy with how it ends. We get to know Haniel better, the new friends we made in Book 2--the other Guide/Protector pairs--come back, and Sam still cracks jokes to make us all smile. We learn even more about the story world Tiffany created, and at the very end, she even has a surprise bonus for us. (I like bonus surprises!)

Thank you Tiffany for another fun read, and I look forward to your next writing adventure. You know I'll be around for the ride. :-)

[Jamie Corrigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was one of the lucky few to get to read an ARC of one of my favorite authors Tiffany King's latest books, The Ascended (The Saving Angels Series book #3)and I can't say enough great things about it!

The Ascended is the third and last book in the Saving Angels Series and picks up two months after the end of Forgotten Souls. We are left still with Krista's heartbreak over Mark's betrayal and her determination to find her lost link and save him from what he feared most.

Sam, Shawn, Lynn, and Robert along with Haniel and the other bands come together to aid Krista on her mission. Along the way, you learn of the changes Krista's abilities have taken since she and Mark were parted while seeing a new side to the handsomely stoic archangel, Haniel.

The Ascended took me everywhere that a fantasy adventure is supposed to. I felt Krista's sorrow along with her strength. I found myself dying to know what would happen next. So much so that I finished the entire book the same day I received it in less than five hours!

By the end of The Ascended, I was a ball of tears. Happy and sad all at once. Krista and Mark's ending along with Haniel's and the missing Links got to my heart and I had to re-read the entire book all over again just to get another cry!

I give this book an A+ because it had everything I was expecting it to have along with things I didn't consider at all!! I will recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves fantasy, adventure, and romance because Tiffany has it all right there for all to love! All in all, great job!!

[Mandy Reads Indie · Rating 5 out of 5]

most excellent book that had me crying at the end. What a great series!

[Shelly Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it!! Tiffany totally redeemed my faith in humanity. :) And something that left me so distraught was clarified and I was a happy girl again!

[Stacia · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 out of 5 stars!

Wow. What a beautifully fitting end to a great Trilogy! King did a really good job at packing the punch, drama, suspense, and twist and turns to the end of the series. I mean, WOW! It's all I can say.

That, and I'll probably be pulling The Saving Angels Trilogy off my shelf MANY times in the future. I literally just finished this book, and I'm still in shock. I'm definitely going to keep tabs on King so I can read whatever else she has coming out!

Forgotten Souls left Krista (and me!) positively heartbroken. I couldn't believe Mark would just leave like that. Someone was up. And I was hoping it was just a mind trick on Krista, or Victor somehow brainwashed Mark.

The Ascended starts off with that same heartbreak. And not just Krista's heartbreak over Mark, but her heartbreak on leaving her Mom for "college" (which is just actually a plot to go and find Mark). I think this hit home with me, because I'll be starting college soon enough! Krista just really wants to find Mark. And it's understandable. King does a very, very good job at NOT making Krista seem whiny and nag-ish. Krista realizes what happens, and doesn't complain. She moves on. She takes on a leadership role as the Ascended of the three groups (yes, King brings the other two groups of Links back. Which was exciting!).

I will admit, I thought the mountain parts of the book were slow. I mean, here they are trying to rescue Mark and the remaining pair of Links from Victor's grasp, and Krista is getting sick from the nylon of the tents. They even sit around a fire and just chill. I don't know, maybe it's just me, but if my ex- boyfriend who I still loved with every bit of me was in peril danger, I wouldn't be sitting around singing camp fire songs.

And once they finally got to Victor's lair. Oh my goodness, those last 100 pages were page-turners, page-turners, page-turners! So make sure you are not busy or have any plans while you're reading them! Because you won't want to be interrupted!

The ending threw me for a complete and utter loop. We finally meet Mark's sister, Harmony, and she's not at all like I hoped she would turn out to be. I was shocked when I learned the truth about her and what she was doing. I seriously couldn't believe it. Good job, King , Harmony was perfect!

And... poor Haniel. We learn a lot more about him in this book. I found in extremely comical that Sam and Krista were trying to teach him human slang and facial emotions. That was brilliant. I could picture a seven-foot-tall Archangel trying to be sarcastic, easily. Brilliant! But... his ending, oh gosh, I don't think I stopped reading to even grasp the concept of his demise. I was hoping it was a all a joke just to distract Victor.

Ahhh... and the Prequel of Victor and his wife, Jenna. That was awe-inspiring. I couldn't picture Victor's descent better than what King wrote about. Perfect. Though, it broke my heart to know that Jenna didn't even see it coming.

The only reason why this book wasn't perfect was the slow mountain scene, and the many, many, many grammatical mistakes and misspellings in this book. My whole series has bad mistakes. I don't know if they were just early copies, or what, but I was to the point where I didn't want to read them, to be honest.

Glad I did, though!

Can't wait for more from King!

[Dani Morales · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was finally able to finish the Saving Angel Trilogy by Tiffany King and let me just say I absolutely LOVED it. I however want more and if you did too, be sure to check out Jordyn, it’s a new series that has the characters for this trilogy and you are going to LOVE it. Our review for Jordyn will be up tomorrow! So to recap, we left of with some pretty nasty things going down in the Forgotten Souls, stuff that had me crying and left me with loads of questions.

*SPOILER* Stop here if you haven't read this book two yet.

At the end of the Forgotten Souls, Krista and Mark are torn apart. Is it because Mark joined forces with his father causing him to become a forgotten soul? Was it because Krista failed to protect him? Or was it because Victor out smarted Krista? Trust me when I say you’ll find out exactly what happened, but not until later on. Unlike the other two books, this one is fast paced and I loved it. I loved how the band came together to try and help Krista. Losing the one person you are created for, the one person you love above yourself is no easy task to deal with, but Krista manages, somewhat. Mostly with the help of her friends and Haniel.

“His very essence sparkled like a diamond and the pure joy radiating off him was overwhelmingly contagious.”

I love the way Tiffany King writes. She’s able to express such emotion through her words that are both magnificent and awe inspiring. I hope to be able to write like that one day. I like Haniel a little more in this book. Tiffany allowed us to get a deeper insight into him through his bond with Krista. Haniel trust Krista, sees something in her that reminds him of someone else. The quote above is Krista describing something about Haniel. For him being an Archangel, in this moment he is completely human. He’s feeling emotions like a human would, which brings him more in to the realm of humanity than otherworldly and I had more respect for him this way. Hell bent on keeping hope, which is one of her virtues, spurs the ban together with the help of the other band members and Haniel into going after Victor.

It’s no longer just an experiment with him and the other guides and protectors, it’s now affecting humanity and the light cannot sit by any longer. So what do they do and how does Krista fit into this? Well let’s just say Krista’s abilities are now more than what she was as a guide. She can still filter emotions, but at a much more rapid pace as the others. Among other “gifts” as they are called, which comes with her new territory. What that territory is, you’re going to have to read to find out.

So what happened to Mark? Is he fighting alongside his father becoming one of these forgotten souls or is it something more? What about the two members of the band that we have yet to meet, how do they fit into this and who exactly is related to whom? All questions that get answered. Though with all the ones I had answered I still feel like I’m missing some answers, but maybe that’s the way it was intended, maybe the questions will get answered in the new spin off series? Either way this book was an awesome ending to an amazing series and I cannot wait to see where the spin off goes from here.

[♥ Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 HEAVEN KISSED STARS!!!

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“I couldn't help wondering briefly, as I cast it out with all my might, if The Light had bestowed my extreme gifts to me for a situation such as this. Was it his plan to make my final act one that would at least bring peace to those that he held in such high esteem?”

**

I think the third and final installment of The Saving Angels trilogy couldn’t have been more perfect. All the heartbreaking intensity, coupled with the dramatic romantic interludes, sprinkled with good comedic relief, and that positive message of good winning over evil, was classically endearing, enjoyable, and well-written. And, as cheesy as some of the “soul-mate” stuff was at times, I couldn’t help the big creeper smile I found plastered on my face through it all. However, in this installment, there’s a lot of confusion and heartbreak in store for the group.

Ultimately, though, as a whole, I really enjoyed the series. And, I’m so amazed at how perfectly everything fell in place toward the end. I was shocked with all the revelations about Krista and Mark. I don’t think the title could’ve been more befitting, as the final piece to Krista’s story. I was amazed at the level of growth Krista undergoes, and I could see her empowerment, not only in her thoughts, but in her actions, and interactions with her group. Sigh.

And, of course, although Mark doesn’t make too much of an appearance in this one, I knew I could rely on him to come through in the end. <3

This story was definitely precious, and I loved every second of it! I'm really sad to see this series end ='(

[Autumn Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summary:
Krista's plan is to rescue Mark regardless of what the consequences are. With the help of Haniel and the other links, they set off to fight Victor and his Daemons. On the journey, Krista accepts her new fate and that is what ultimately helps get her through the mission. Will she be able to save Mark? Can they overpower Victor and his minions? Lots of questions, but only one result is acceptable.


My Take:
I'm very sad that this is the ending of this series. I have fallen in love with all the characters and would definitely love to see where they go from here. However, it's not to be and I must accept that this is all I will know. Bittersweet. I won't tell you what happens, but I will say this....I'm VERY happy with how things ended! I was a little nervous going into the book because of how Forgotten Souls ended. Mark broke my heart and I was anxious to see what would happen with them. I also loved the relationship that Haniel and Krista have developed. I mean, what's not to love about Haniel anyway?? Not only are the characters easy to relate to and likable, the overall message of the book is inspiring. I think that's why I've loved the series so much. The focus on using and transferring positive energy and helping others is a great motivation to want to be a better person. In fact, TK couldn't have timed the release any better! With the holidays coming, this is a perfect book to remind us all to focus on the positive and help others in need. If you haven't read the Saving Angels series, you MUST!!!

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[A Book Vacation · Rating 5 out of 5]

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This book concludes the awesome Saving Angels series by Tiffany King, and I must say I am absolutely impressed. King is a fantastic writer, and this final novel is just as compelling and mind-blowing as the first two. Whereas the first novel, Meant To Be, stole my heart, and the second novel, Forgotten Souls, broke it, this final novel has made amends and my heart is whole again. I love this series, and I love this novel. The ending really made me smile because I never saw it coming, especially as King sent me on a roller coaster ride of emotions as events unfolded, truths were realized, and Krista was forced to make impossible choices. In all honesty, I’m extremely sad to see the series come to an end; King is a very gifted writer with a vivid imagination, and I have fallen in love with this series. However, I am excitedly awaiting King’s reveal of her next writing endeavor, which I am certain will be just as amazing as her past three novels.

[Jody · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so glad I could move onto The Ascended as I finished Forgotten Souls. I was a little disappointed that it didn't start right off where Souls left off. Instead, Ascended starts almost 6 months later after Mark has left Krista. I was totally bereft at the thought of them not getting back together. I laughed and cried right along with Krista. I enjoyed seeing all the guides and protectors interacting in this sequel. It is a quick read and a great ending to the series. I also enjoyed that a prequel to the series is included at the end of the ebook. The prequel tells the story of what happened to Victor's band through the eyes of Mark's mother. It was adorable to see all the characters as babies and already aware of their bonds. I highly recommend this series as a wonderful inventive paranormal romance.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have to say I really enjoyed this book and loved how it ended! Top notch book! I loved all the characters involved in this book and they made me enjoy the book even more. The storyline was great and there was some exciting parts to this book that are quite unexpected. I love Mark and Krista's relationship and how they pull through so much. I love Shawn and how he was so brotherly towards Krista. The prequel "The Dark Angel" was absolutely lefal! I think I cried at it through most parts of this when the kids were so innocent and had such a close relationship even at the age of 2. I loved all their parents even though they were only in it for a brief time. I LOVE HANIEL! He is my favourite character and i'm glad that he was given his happy ending and his one true love. Brilliant books and I would love to read on, gutted theres no more of these amazing books to come out :( <3

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

review is on www.booknerdsacrossamerica.com

I really did not want this series to end, but every good thing must come to an end. Well, Tiffany King definitely knows how to end a story!



The twist and turns in this book were incredible. I was on the edge of my seat almost the whole time. Krista is an amazing character and her journey from being an Guide to Ascending is one that I will not forget anytime soon. Haniel is by far one of my favorite character in this book. He truly cares about the Guides and Proctors. Sam and Shawn are a perfect pair. Of course there is Mark. He was bad in book 2 and I was unsure of how this was going to play out in Book 3. Well, I am not going to spoil it for you! You will have to read it.



And after you read this amazing series be sure to check out Tiffany King's other books. She is a true talent!

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tiffany has done it again and wrote a magnificent book that ends the trilogy that I have loved from the start.
I remember when I first met Tiff and was one of the first people to join her blog where she would 'tease' us with paragraphs from Meant to Be. I was one of the lucky ones to get an ARC of Meant to Be and have had the pleasure of journeying with the gang as they fight those that would tear them apart.
I can say how very sad I am that this trilogy is over but I will also say how very excited I am to see what Tiffany will do next.

I can guarentee this: IT WILL BE SPECTACULAR!!!

Actual review to come shortly!

[Jackie -Sated Faery · Rating 5 out of 5]

A-MA-ZING!!!! This was such a beautiful ending to the series! Krista has grown & changed so much since the beginning. She's become the most loyal & loving friend, willing to sacrifice anything & everything to help her new family even after the pain of having her heart broken. Haniel is extraordinary & surprising as usual - I really can't get enough of him! This book definitely has some pretty intense moments, but you can feel the shared love & unity among the band of friends, and it gives you hope that somehow they can get through anything. I will miss them all dearly!

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tiffany King did it again! Ascended is an exciting story. I loved the characters and watching their growth through great adversity. Admittedly, there are parts that were gruesome; glad I wasn't reading those parts at bedtime, or mealtime! I was even happy with the prologue and story sample in the end of the book.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am NOT one to usually get into books like this but good lawdy. I just adored this series. the way she made the daemons so very, very evil to the way that krista accepted being ascended....to the way they found out about mark. I just loved it. I especially enjoyed the epilogue. it's always nice to read the "inside" stories.

[Justina · Rating 4 out of 5]

So sad to see this series end. I absolutely loved it. Everything worked out for the best and all of our favorite characters have a HEA. There's a bonus at the end which was a treat. My one complaint was that it was so short. It almost felt rushed. Regardless, I loved it.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

i was glad to find out that Mark and Krista get back to each other after his father ruined everything

[Raksha R · Rating 4 out of 5]

And we are done!!!! Okay so this book and the second book are kind of blended together in my head since I read this literally right after the second one so Imma give it the same rating.

I gotta say I really admired Krista more in this book since she got some confidence and actually acted like a leader.

Once again, this series isn't anything crazy amazing but it was so quick to read and gave me so much nostalgia of the books I read when I first started reading. If not for that, this series would be a solid 3 stars all around. but I'm feeling generous :)

[Casey Peeler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imagine your favorite dream occurring each and every night. In The Saving Angel Series by Tiffany King, this is what happens to Krista every night.

After the loss of her father, Krista and her mother decide to move to Santa Cruz. It is a new start for them, but it is also a special place for Krista. Each night she dreams of the beach there, along with a young man who she prays will be there as well. When she realizes that her dreams are now a reality, she also has to understand that she is “linked” to Mark in more ways than one.

This series is FABULOUS! If you love books about angels, demons, good, bad, vampires, and warewolves… then this is your next series! The love aspect in this series is very different. It is about family and survival. This is what draws everyone to Santa Cruz. The story behind The Light and The Dark Ones is very unique. There is so much emotion in this series. I loved how everything was happy, nothing can go wrong to OMG! WTH? in like 2 seconds! Also, the relationships between each character are so specific. The relationships remind me of people in general… The ability to see good and evil, never giving up hope, fighting for love-your beliefs, and overcoming the evil in this world.

I’m so glad that I could read all 3 books at one time…. if I would have had to wait on them, I would have been a mess! Also, one plus about buying the bundle is the added bonus of The Dark One: A Saving Angels Prequel I’m not even going to comment on it because it will give too much away! All I can say is that it broke my heart in so many ways! Poor Haniel! I really wished that it kept going instead of only a few short chapters! It does give you insight to what happened before all Guides and Protectors lost their families.

I have to say that I can’t give Tiffany King enough props! She is hands down one of the best authors I have EVER read! Also, the fact that I have found her to be so open to reviews and really wants to know what readers think!… It might also have to do with the fact she wouldn’t trip me if we were chased by zombies because that’s how we roll!

I am super excited to say that Tiffany King has a new book called Jordyn: A Daemon Hunter Novel to be released soon! Also, the 1st chapter is on her blog! Book Love You can also follow her on Facebook at Tiffany King or Twitter @AuthorTiffany. Happy Reading and Daemon a** kickin’!

[Deborah Milagros · Rating 5 out of 5]

What it is about: “The Ascended is the final installment of The Saving Angels Trilogy. With Krista's life in turmoil, she is now struggling with the responsibilities that have been passed down to her. With the help of Haniel and her friends, Krista risks everything, including her soul, to march into the den of the Dark Angel. Their only chance for survival is for Krista to find the courage to accept the new role that fate has bestowed upon her, even if it means losing her loved ones forever.”

My view: As the last book on the series, I started reading it with high expectations; and the book delivered. It is a coherent synopsis of previous events, as well as a great culmination for the characters’ journeys. The book takes the romance up a notch and provides some background information in order to put all the pieces together. The scenes are well developed and it is easy to imagine all of the settings introduced during main events.

What I liked the most: The work place in order to bring all three books into an interesting end. Plus, the extra short story at the end of the book which provided the information about the characters origins.

I wanted more: I would like to know more about what happened between the end of the last chapter and the epilogue. I cannot elaborate without spoiling the read for others.

Who should read it: Anyone, regardless of age

* Synopsis taken from Amazon

[Dalene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tiffany King, you ended this series perfectly! I honestly was not sure the way you were taking this series, especially cutting out a certain character for the majority of the book, but I can honestly say you finished the Saving Angels Trilogy perfectly! I loved the character development that the reader saw thru each character. They have all grown into great young adults. Krista, poor Krista, was going through a massive heartbreak after Forgotten Souls, but you found a way to include her band in order to have her overcome it. What I was a really big fan of in this book is how Krista does not need to relay on Mark. She is heartbroken over him, but she is able to grown and become her own person without Mark in the picture. Mark *swoon* (I won't give more away, but swoon). Sam kicks some butt! I know they are in Jordyn but I wish that Sam and Shawn had some sort of spinoff series *hint*. They are such a great couple I wouldn't mind seeing more of. There are so many characters to talk about so I can't mention them all, but let me just say, you won't regret reading The Ascended, or any of Tiffany King's books. She leaves you wanting more. She breaks your heart and is able to heal it. She makes you swoon over all her amazing guys. Two words: BUY NOW!!!!

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

****Some Spoilers****



Actual Rating: 3.5

The Ascended was a very quick read with no shortage of action. It picked up right where the last one left off. With the way the previous book ended, I had high expectations for this story.

Krista goes through a lot of changes in this book and is trying to survive without her connection to Mark.

As I said, there was a lot of action in this book and there were lives lost. And there were some little surprises towards the end.

I was a little frustrated with the pacing of this book. It felt a little slow at times. I also missed Krista and Marks relationship in this book. They spent so much time apart, and thought the worst. And I just wanted there to be this epic reunion. Their relationship was so intense in the previous books, so I just wanted more. Don't get me wrong, I get that things changed since their connection was severed, but still........ The ending was ok, all the loose ends were tied up, but I was left wanting more.

[Itskris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was amazing!! It was a great finisher and the ending...oh the ending left me with chills. It was so good.

You feel bad for Krista automatically at the beginning without Mark and know that if he doesn't return, she will die but by her own hand. Haniel is very comforting along with the rest of her friends and you see how much they care for Krista.

The other groups return to help save Mark and it is a joy to see that they are recovering from the recent lost ones. The way that they help out is just so pleasing to read.

The changes that Krista goes through are pretty cool to see too. They are amazing to just see how the Daemons know she is so much more and that she can save her friends with her new powers.

The ending was just so good! I wont give away everything that happens but I will say that it was good to see this couple reunited and I teared up when they held each other again.

[Veray · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was strange to have the couple break up in the last book instead of the second book, but it was a change from the norm and I wondered how Tiffany was going to fix it or if it was fixable. I must say that I would have been very mad if she hadn't ended it the way she did. In fact I thought the ending was amazing. I gained a whole new appreciation for Haniel in this book and the ending broke my heart at first, but then Tiffany mended it again. I will be pondering this book for a few days I am sure. Thanks for a great read!

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I considered this to be the best book of the series, I'm still wondering why it was so incredibly short and the ending left me so unfulfilled! But I guess you can't have it all wrapped up with a bow.

Krista finally came of age and the relationship between her and Mark finally lost its crazy hormonal codependence and matured to one that wasn't so creepy to embrace. They ended up being likeable characters and after three books, it is definitely hard to say goodbye to them!

[Tammie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, this last book did it for me. I'm officially a fan. It was a great series! I love how the heroine stayed tough and true to herself the entire time, while bending now and again for love. The same goes for Mark. And I love that the one character who seemed to be above it all turned out to be someone so human. Great work. I read all three books in a week!

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the story...just felt like the ending was kind of rushed. The story itself was spun beautifully, but once the ending came around, it felt almost like she was just ready for the story to be done and just threw it all together at once. BUT...I did LOVE the book, and will be reading more of her work.