Let me begin by saying this isn’t a novel to speed-read through. This is a novel to settle in with a cup of tea or some coffee, and take your time. The characters – from our teenage Gavin who talks to ghosts, to the legendary magician Johannes Faust and Cassandra of Troy – are people you’ll want to spend time with; you’ll wish some of them had made different choices, you’ll wish life wasn’t so difficult for others, but you’ll want to stay with all of them right to the end. Treadwell’s writing is beautiful and descriptive, creating a setting that is full of both mystery and charm, yet still utterly believable. Advent is a fantastic beginning to this new trilogy. - Em