Still, Rasputin was only mentioned a few times, and this is a series that I'm enjoying! In reality, Dan is right: Rasputin was no good guy. I loved the Russian setting, the secrets of the Lucien branch, and Amy and Dan's partnership with the Holts, of all people! On the other hand, although Dan called Rasputin a "creep", The Black Circle did sound like it was making a subtle argument for Rasputin's (nonexistent) virtue, crafting an explanation that it was him who helped Anastasia Romanov survive. I still have so many questions - can't wait to get some answers. Not enough Nellie in this one and noooooooo, don't let her be traitor. But it made sense and it was nice that they worked together - and that he didn't turn out to be a jerk at the end of the book like Ian did. Partnership with Hamilton Holt! Didn't see that coming.
They're not particularly long - but then this kind of book never is - or at least never feels like it is. The rest of the Cahill family kind of suck, but what's an adventure story without a villain? Or ten? The plot is riveting - the mix of fiction and history is fascinating and I'm flying through the series. She's laid back and loyal and can speak a seemingly million different languages. As a reader, I relate to Amy but I love Dan's way of looking at things. Unlike Alex Rider it's not overly sad and unlike Cherub - I like the main characters. This was fast paced and action packed and it was wickedly good.
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