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This book had me hooked – right from the lovable protagonist, to the mystery, to the paranormal aspect of it. Audrey is the daughter of a superhero – at least that what’s she thinks her mom is – but one night when she is attacked by something out of this world, she learns that her mother’s job is something bigger. Part of the Kin, her mother is an elite Guardian, whose name is legend. Audrey naturally feels a bit useless in comparison, since all the power she has is Knowing. But never to be discouraged, she is prepared to help in whatever way she can.

The best thing about the book is, naturally, Audrey. She is not the most talented Kin or some prodigy, but she has a sense of duty and protectiveness instilled in her. She looks out for others, is hilarious but not overly daredevil-ish. Yes, she gets into tricky situations but she knows where her limits are (well, most of the time). Always ready with a wisecrack, the playful banter with Leon was also a delight. May I just say – I saw it coming!

The other awesome part of the book is the backstory. The history of Kin sounds so amazing and derives a little from the angel-demon trope, but is quite different from anything I’ve come across. I also loved Lucy and Adrian’s story – even though it was so heartbreakingly sad. The mysterious aura that persists throughout the book is also something that I enjoyed very much – my brain was racing ahead to try to guess who was involved with the Harrowers, and the reveal was still shocking to me. The writing was so right, and complemented the pace well – not too slow, not too fast. The action sequences were detailed so well, as well as Audrey’s Knowings – it was like I was there in the scene itself. Overall, a fantastic read!