This was such a unique spin on a classic trope. I thought the 10 years later plot of heroes who have to go on with regular life after completing a HUGE quest, losing their leader in the fight, and coping with the loss along with other messy emotions they had. Being called 'The Four' who completed the quest and saved the kingdom, but without their leader, and just three left...it was hard for them all to cope with the trauma and to move on.

Clare- I think I enjoyed his perspective the most, he was charming and charismatic and hilarious. He clearly was deeply in love with Beatrice and just miserable without her. Getting to go on another quest was the perfect moment for him to get in her good graces. He was so funny and I liked him a lot. I liked that he was on a trading card and there was medieval magazines with his face on it.

Elowen- Very typical youngest of the group personality. She had a really cool magical gift of sensing other people's emotions around her, which frankly sounds exhausting, and I do not blame her one bit for wanting to live in seclusion. Her queer storyline was very much welcomed, especially since her love interest is a former assassin who had crossed paths with The Four previously. 

Beatrice- Such a bummer. She had the most unique gift of being able to access people's memories and I thought that was such a cool and helpful tool to bring to the table. I enjoyed her love of baths, and her obvious pining for Sir Clare. 

Overall this was a fun book but SO EMOTIONAL and not a new favorite. There were fun modern spins on things like tv shows, magazines and coffee shops that I found quite charming.