The series certainly takes a darker turn with this addition. And with so much at stake, there are bound to be sacrifices and losses.

A not so thrilling conclusion. I had high hopes for this and they fell short.

Death no longer exists. Well, permanent death anyway. Neal Shusterman's smooth writing style and humor are not to be missed!

His Dark Materials is by no means a light and easy read.

A unique duology, where the reader chooses when to read each character's story.