In the novel’s final passage, Anita’s response ties this book into to its sequel,
Trickster Drift. Their letter-based conversation hints that just because Jared may want to avoid the magical realm doesn’t necessarily mean that the magical realm is done with him. This puts a final point on the idea that only by addressing his problems will Jared be able to fully regain control of his life—and though he has found this control in his sobriety, he has yet to fully confront the magic in his life.