I'm not sure what to say about this one. I was so excited to see it in stores and get it and yet it took me a few days to read it. I just kept putting it down, and it wasn't necessarily that it was bad, but something just felt off about it. It was a good storyline, but there was so much going on and Alex was constantly running around, it became hard to keep track of where she was at the moment. I did like the introduction to a few new characters, and I think this is going to be the predominant storyline from now on. Unless the author decides to go a different route. The love interest part of the storyline just became irritating after awhile. It was the same situation happening over and over again with both of the male characters. I would rather a decisive decision from Alex, but I actually don't even see how it could be possible since both males are "otherwise engaged". I'll read the next one, but perhaps I won't spend money on it. Hopefully this was just a weird time for me and the next book will be awesome.

**4.5 stars**I had a hard time putting this book down and I'm so sad that it's over and now I have another book that I have to wait for! This book is non stop action and picks up a month after the last book ended. Thankfully, Alex had some time to recoup because she definitely needed it. She's thrown into another police case where only left feet are being found with no trace of how they got detached. She ends up leading the police to a stash of them not realizing that she opened up a huge can of worms!There are so many revelations in this book and just when you think you have a handle on things, more mysteries surface! I'm still speechless at all the creativeness Kalayna Price has come up with and all the amazing details! I think the only problem was there were a few too many "hooking his thumbs in his pockets" lines. Death ~ Falin. Falin ~ Death. I know who I want but they both are yummy. It will be interesting to see how it works out. This really killed me:"I barely noticed. I was still reeling from the sight of Falin. Of him standing beside her. Of him touching her. My mouth went dry, and even Malik's soulful voice faded to a buzz in my ears. Something in my chest had frozen. Maybe it was my lungs, because I couldn't seem to breathe. He's with her. And of course, he was. Look at her." I still enjoyed all of Alex's relationships with her friends, family and all the new and varied people and creatures but it was constantly killing me when PC was on the run with her. That was so stressful! I would love to go in more detail but unfortunately there would be spoilers! Needless to say, this is a great addition to the series and I can't wait for the next one!Favorite lines:His shoulders sagged as he stepped back. Then a half smile made the edge of his lips crook. " You're mad at me." "And that's amusing because?"The half smile spread into a lopsided grin, and he stood up straighter. "You wouldn't be mad if you didn't care. I'm onto you, Alexis."Oh, that insufferable, arrogant-- and..."Don't you dare throw out my toothbrush."(sigh)

*** 3.85 ***A buddy re-read with the wonderful buddies at the MacHalo Freaks Reading this a second time, although I had read it quite a while ago, I was pleased with the world of this series. Alexis, the raising shades grave witch, has a successful business as an investigator, whose main breadwinner is raising dead people "s essences and questioning them about whatever is in question. Usually a fan of love them and leave them free love type of girl, she finds herself interested in two very inappropriate for her dudes. One is somewhat " engaged" to another woman and the other tends to hang out only with dead people... On top of all that, Alexis has just found out that she is mostly Fae and the Blood Moon of the previous book was the beginning of her coming into the person she is supposed to be. She also tries to take care of a small, hairless dog named PC , short for Prince Charming, but does a piss poor job of it in my opinion... Add some girlfriends, couple of close cops, a nosy journalist , and a carnivorous water horse and you will have the core group of characters whose lives we get involved with. This series, as I have said before, is very similar to some of my other favorite Urban Fantasies, but I don't mind that. After all, in time all artistic expressions became a variation on a theme, impacting us only through the personal touch of the author, painter, director, composer, singer, dancer, and so on.... So, what I am trying to say is that although it may not be the most singular creation, this series resonates with me and I enjoy it:-) I will recommend it to all who enjoy stories of magic, Fae, witches and intrigue... And all of it is just for fun, no serious literature here. Enjoy your books!