ok i don't really remember liking Lukan from the previous books, but he seems much better improved in this one, way better improved, so far he seems to be my favourite or the Darkyn
Of course as usual Alexandra is the star of these books.
What i did feel was that the ending was totally rushed, to many subplots closing at the same time, and not much resolution to the main plot by the ending, which isn't at all bad because i'm actually more excited by the subplot that seems to continue through all the books (hehe that cliffhanger)