Literally every plot beat and character beat and romance beat here was predictable, yes, but I read Ilona Andrews for predictability and comfort and fun world building.

Every entry in this series makes me enjoy it more, and I loved that we got away from Dina and got to experience a different type of strength in Maud compared to Dina. Loved the alien political dynamics, loved the predictability of Maud making a name for herself, loved Helen being a feral half-vampire gremlin child.

ALSO THERE WAS AN ALIEN DRAGON?!

This series has it all! I enjoy it for giving me the escapism I desperately need right now!