There was about a month and a half gap between when I finished book 1 and started reading this book. During that time I gradually forgot how much I'd enjoyed the first book and let myself be fooled by the cover of book two into thinking this would be just an alright book, so I didn't pick it up with much enthusiasm. However, it didn't take long for me to remember just how enjoyable the last book was and that this book was just as good.
We have a few new POV characters added to the mix in this book, while all of the original POV characters are back as well. The plot becomes delightfully more complicated as we follow everyone through the beginning of the second Mage Wars. There was some time in the middle when I had a little trouble staying immersed in the story, but toward the end everything really picked up. Beka and Owen especially took some steps in their lives that will be interesting to follow in the next book. I'm especially eager to see where Llannat's storyline goes, as she's become the most interesting character for me over the two book so far.
There were a few times where it almost seemed like characters just coincidentally managed to wind up in the right place at the right time, but in each case there actually was a good reason for them to be where they were, which made the story more enjoyable. There were a few characters who's actions made me question, not so much what side they're on, as what their goals are. I look forward to learning what they were up to in the next book.
We have a few new POV characters added to the mix in this book, while all of the original POV characters are back as well. The plot becomes delightfully more complicated as we follow everyone through the beginning of the second Mage Wars. There was some time in the middle when I had a little trouble staying immersed in the story, but toward the end everything really picked up. Beka and Owen especially took some steps in their lives that will be interesting to follow in the next book. I'm especially eager to see where Llannat's storyline goes, as she's become the most interesting character for me over the two book so far.
There were a few times where it almost seemed like characters just coincidentally managed to wind up in the right place at the right time, but in each case there actually was a good reason for them to be where they were, which made the story more enjoyable. There were a few characters who's actions made me question, not so much what side they're on, as what their goals are. I look forward to learning what they were up to in the next book.
