The progression of the stories, the characters, and the world of cradle is done at an amazing pace. Will gives you a lot of “edge of your seat” action with a splash of love that doesn’t feel like a waste of pages. The thriller level is turned to max in this book. The character development is tied directly character power up, so some long awaited realizations are made. The idea of the proper way to travel a path is turned upside down as our favorite characters blaze their own, as Ethan’s opinions continue to be proven right.