OMG! I don't really have words for this book. I will say that all 4 of these books should be read together as once. They aren't separate books. This book filled in a lot of the back story that the previous book laid the ground work for, and really gave depth to all of the main characters. I found myself at the brink of tears a few times throughout the story. Can't wait to read the conclusion tonight. My only complaint with this book is there are a few places where the author reminds us of characters traits and it feels out of place maybe because i've reading them back to back to back. But they way they are laid out it doesn't feel right to through in a don't forget in the first book we let you know this character can do this because of this blah blah. Also, they never address finances. It pulled me out of the story with all the traveling these people do, and the fact that they live in Austin. Maybe it's just me that was wondering where all the money comes for many of the characters but it pulled me out of the story a few times. (Also I live in Austin so that might add to it LOL!) finally just wanted to note that the covers with the moon rising are beautiful. ( )