4 out of 5 stars
Merit and Mallory just repaired their friendship in the last volume, only to have it threatened again, this time by black magic. Looking back, there was plenty of foreshadowing of Mallory's new obsession. We are set up to suspect that imprisoned ex-mayor Tate has something to do with it, but so far his role has not been revealed.
Neill also uses Mallory's black magic to restore what she took away from us in the last volume. Yes, she pulled a Dallas on us. Whenever a major character is nuked, I have to wonder if the author plans to resurrect them somehow and speculate on the method. Neill used a very creative method. It's pretty difficult to revive someone that you've seen reduced to ashes!
Now Cadogan House must plan a revolution against the Greenwich Presidium and continue their campaign to keep Chicago safe. If humanity can be persuaded to resume friendly relations, that would be a bonus. Everybody needs goals. Giving your characters something to strive for is imperative. There are plenty of things for Merit to work on, so the series continues. Well done, Ms. Neill.
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