Cassie is a refreshing protagonist. Her day-to-day life with OCD and anxiety is written honestly; it’s not just a convenient plot gimmick. Clues about her coping mechanisms and struggles are peppered throughout like easter eggs – they can fade into the background unless you’re looking for them. It took a while for the story to get started, but this allowed for a solid introduction to Cassie, her family, and her life. The cast of characters is interesting. Cassie’s dad, while a little oblivious, is loving and delivers some highly emotional speeches. Regan was full-on at first, but I grew to appreciate her personality and her strong sense of loyalty. My absolute favourite (and probably everyone else’s) is Bacchy; he’s the most vibrant, and all of his interactions were quirky and interesting.

By far the most intriguing, and the most confusing, part of Foretold was the Celidon Coil. Uniquely terrifying, the last few chapters totally sold me on this book and this series. While it was painfully obvious what would happen in the overarching theme, there were some pretty good surprises. The actual events or actions may not have been surprising, but the extremity certainly blindsided me. I can’t wait to see what happens with this love triangle …