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This is the saddest, most depressing endings to one of the best books I've ever read. The Empire Strikes Back doesn't hold a candle to this book. I can't wait to start the next book, except for the fact that it's the last book. These books are so good I wish they were as long as Wheel of Time.

This book of the series, overall was not my favorite. It gets three stars for some really great sections, but book taken as a whole wasn't that good. It didn't even seem to start with any plot until I was 75% in. It is as if Douglas Adams (and I will do some research to find out if this is true or not) was having a bad year, was pissed off that the world, and decided to write this book. I am curious on what I will find in the sixth book written by Erin Colfer and in Salmon of Doubt.

I'm re-reading this series via audiobook. Which is great because dry, British humor is better consumed with a British accent.

I'm re-reading this series via audiobook. Which is great because dry, British humor is better consumed with a British accent.

I'm re-reading this series via audiobook. Which is great because dry, British humor is better consumed with a British accent.

I'm re-reading this series via audiobook. Which is great because dry, British humor is better consumed with a British accent.

What an absolutely delightful read. You get transported to the age of the British gentlemen. I kept thinking while reading this book, "this is what we need in the US, more class". Yes, yes, the book had magicians, faeries, and all that stuff, too. The story was wondering, though well done. It does drag out a couple of times. Many of the places that I think the author was expecting an OMG moment from readers, I had already worked out in my head. Overall, it kept my interest, I loved the 19th century demeanor, and had a wonderful ending (while I did find some of the book predictable, the ending was not one of them.

This was a very insightful read. Pretty good action, though it was hard to keep up with all the players during the political intrigue. I've had lots of moments, while reading this book, where I reflected on the role that sex (male/female) plays in life. I presume that was the author's intentions, so in that respect, she succeeded. It didn't take long to read; I recommend it highly.

This was a very enjoyable read, especially because of my fondness for religious fiction. I think I will have to reread it or do some research, because I feel like I missed a few things the first read through. I feel like there should have been more answers, more connectivity between the 3 parts of the story. Still, it was a great, thought provoking book that I recommend to anyone that enjoys fictionalized Catholicism.