The overarching story takes a decided turn in this fourth book of the series. This book focuses on Laurel and Bear finding their “adult” daughter, Mae. I say “adult” with a degree of “caveat” because she seems more adolescent—and not in a good way—than a true adult. Given that this is a big country—the United States—it seems improbable that Laurel and Bear would find their daughter as neither knew of her last location. Yes, the author has them go through a few steps, but it was surprisingly easy—too easy. We get to see a lot of Mae in this book, and frankly, I’m not impressed. She comes across as far too naïve for someone who’s been a soldier for some time, and when she and her parents finally reunite, she acts like an immature, petulant brat instead of being thankful for their safety and the reunification. She also manages to endanger her parents as well. The book ends on somewhat of a cliffhanger; we don’t quite know what will happen to Bear, what the hideous commander has in store for his group, or where Trent is. I enjoyed this series more before Mae entered the picture, that’s for sure. Just not wild about the concept of a woman-child who doesn’t seem to get it on multiple levels, acts out of stupidity, and endangers those she should care about because of her idiocy and lack of care. I hope she becomes a better person and character in the other books I have in this series! If not, the books will get reeeeeaaaaallllllly tedious!