I love this series, absolutely adore it and all of the main characters in it. This book had me in stitches though, this was by far the funniest of all three. The addition of Niamh was priceless. She quickly became a favourite of the series, with her blunt, abrupt, honest, and hilarious approach to life. I love the slow building friendship between her and Agatha. She brings an outsider's perspective to the tight knit group that is Simon and his friends. She allows for the other characters to see themselves from the eyes of those they have inadvertently been affecting for years. Simon and Baz's relationship is very back and forth. You can still feel the original hate they had for each other, which was really just a denial of deeper feelings they have for one another. There is a push and pull there, both unsure of their roles, their connection, their worth (one worried about his vampirism and the other worried about his lack of magic and wings). But, they also fight hard for one another and truly love each other (slowly figuring themselves and their relationship out). The background story was an interesting take on what it used to be like to be Simon, but also the dangers of putting your faith in someone you don't truly know. In some cases it can be rewarding, but in others it can be dangerous. Some people are so desperate and eager that they put their trust in the wrong person. But, when you feel on the edges of a community, sometimes you try things to fit in, instead of seeing your true worth. This is also a book that shows people trying to understand life from someone else's perspective (Baz trying to understand what it must be like for someone who does not have as much magical power as he does, etc.). Penelope and Shepard had a fun off shoot story that did nothing to add to the main plot, but sure made for humor. It also allowed for a non-magical perspective and Penelope learning to be both more humble and to trust her instincts. They are adorable together, and I love Shepards sandwich appetite. Overall this series is fabulous and I highly encourage reading if you like fantasy, specifically about magical schools/communities. This is a series about the chosen one, and what happens after all the battles are fought, after you win. It is a series about trauma, about healing, about laughter and learning to live fully.
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