Status Updates From AbrakaPOW

Felix is a tough one to put a finger on. I suspect he's going to attempt an actual escape or at the very least assist the Black Hand in something at the magic show which is why he has worked so hard on the map of the surrounding area, but I don't know where he plans to go if does escape. I really believe that he can't go back to Josephine, but where does that leave him?

I love the spunkiness of Max. She's tough and cunning. In fact, I like that so many of the characters have that smart, tough edge about them. They really bring up the mood of a book that could be a lot modify and darker under less able hands.