She does break down that wall and makes it approachable to readers who may not have come into contact with it before. I do appreciate that Ally Carter draws attention to PTSD and mental health issues. It is repetitive as a toddler asking you why.

Ally Carter is one of the best YA authors I've ever read, and if you haven't picked up any of her books, you definitely should. There were some ups and downs, but it wouldn't be a YA contemporary if angst wasn't a big player.Īll in all, I adored this book, just like I have the entire series, and though I'm sad to see the series end, and having to say goodbye to Grace, I couldn't have asked for a better end to the series. From the start, Ives loved seeing their chemistry, and relationship blossom, and this book was perfect for my shipper feels. Throughout the series, there's been a budding romance growing between Grace and her brother's friend, and neighbour on Embassy Row, Alexei.

She'd rather die than let anything happen to someone she cares about, and throughout this book, her wish might just come true. Her love and loyalty for her friends and family is one of the best things about her. She's so strong, considering she's been through so much, and she doesn't let her problems stop her. Grace is one of the best characters I've ever seen. Now that Jamie has been shot, and she's on the run to save everyone she cares about, she finds herself thinking that she is the only one who can fix everything, and may just have to sacrifice herself to do so. Over the past two books, she's been through so much, and uncovered what would give most people nightmares, and she's still fighting. I knew reading this book would be somewhat bittersweet, due to the fact it's the last in the series, but I needed to know how Grace's story ended. She only has her friends to rely on, and she can't risk putting them in any more danger.įirst things first, I adore this series, and love Ally Carter's world building and characters.

Grace now knows she's descended from the lost princess of Adria, and more to the point, her and her brother, Jamie, are in danger from either the Royal Family, the Society, or both. Like everyone else who's read this series, I was desperate to get my hands on book 3, Take the Key and Lock Her Up, after the shocking revelation and cliffhanger at the end of See How They Run. I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

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