I'm noticing that the things I liked came out of short stories, so I should note here that if you haven't read the short stories I suspect you'll be floundering. I've read reviews looking for some grand resolution or some "meaningful" death, but death isn't meaningful and this hurt way more. Kisten was nothing but a pawn and that really hurt.
It was a horrible person (vampire) doing horrible things because another horrible vampire (Piscary) allowed it. It truly was a business transaction, and it was someone from Ivy's past who we read about in a short story. It was a bit horrible finding out who killed Kisten and why. Trying to raise the banshee child as something other than a predator is interesting, though it may ultimately be futile. I've been fascinated with their portrayal in the Hollows since a short story and I liked getting another look at them. I also really liked the banshee plotline. Pierce was part of her first big magical adventure and part of one of her biggest sadnesses (that of not being able to see her father again).
It isn't just him or his behaviors, it's all tied into her father, because when she first conjured Pierce's ghost she was hoping to get her dad. I've read the short story he featured in and I can completely understand how he's her standard for a man. Speaking of Rachel's issues, y halo thar, Pierce. She doesn't have the best track record with relationships (see Ivy for a perfect example) but with Kisten she seemed to let go of some of her issues. What can I say, I really liked the guy and I liked how Rachel was with him.
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