This was a romance with paranormal elements, the second in a series. The two lead characters, Adelaide and Mr. Winters are "talents"- people with a magical talent. Mr. Winters (whose first name escapes me) can pull shadows around him so he is almost invisible and can also induce nightmares in people. Adelaide Pyne is a dream reader. Winters needs her to help him tune a magical lamp created by his ancestor- that may keep him from going insane. The story develops as you would expect in a romance. There is some danger and tension, but nothing too gruesome or terrifying. The "good guys" are very likeable. It was enjoyable, if not thrilling. Hmmmm. At one point I thought this was going to be different from the other Arcane Society novels - the hero appeared not to be the usual Quick/Krentz type; but about half way through it was clear that he was going to turn into one by the end of the book.Saying that, it's not that I didn't enjoy it. But I think I may take a break on some other authors as otherwise I'm going to rot my brain with this fluffy stuff :)
An easy, enjoyable read. Interesting characters with a social reformer paired with a crime lord.
—Ben
I liked this one from start to finish.
—lintz
was not my favorite of all her books.
—Bmp
Kind of steam-punkish-so/so.
—Nour
