4.5 stars This series got better as it went on. The plot became more intense and more secrets were unveiled. I was tricked again and again in this book. I was very happy with this finale, and I can't wait to read the third one of Ally Carter's series. (view spoiler)[ I was very surprised that all the papers in Caroline's basement was the abdications of all of Amelia's living descendents. It was all very clever (hide spoiler)]

This was a nice conclusion to the series. It does follow a pretty typical formula but I still enjoyed the ride and it was really easy to fall back into this world. Grace throughout this series was really hard to like bit that is because she is shattered person. I do think I grew to like her by the books ends. I still adored her friends and loved when they had scenes together. But this book was such a quick read and I am happy I finally know the end to grace story!

I think that Carter definitely kept the suspense going throughout the entire book from the very first page, a quite difficult thing to do. As I stated in my reviews for the previous book, this is not high brow literature but still something I enjoyed which still counts a lot.

This final book in the Embassy Row series begins with Grace, Jamie, and Alexei hiding on a deserted island. Jamie is still weak but has survived his stabbing, and Alexei is still wanted for murder. It isn't long: however, before they are discovered and have to come back to the real world to face those that are trying to kill them. The old gang is back to help Gracie including Dominic, Rosie, Megan, and Noah. They get more than they bargained for when they have to break into a Russian mental institution that is so scary that it is part of nursery rhymes meant to scare young children into behaving properly. There aren't too many twists to this one, and it does end rather abruptly, but it does conclude the series in a satisfying way.