Not as good as the first book of the trilogy. You can see though that much of the main purpose of this second book is to set the stage for the finale. Alot of introduction of key characters. I would have enjoyed it more if there was a bit more blending of these characters into the first book. Very good though and worth it if only as a bridge to the third book, which is excellent.

In this second book of the trilogy, things really start to pick up pace and introduces some very interesting new characters. Once you finish this book you will to immediatly start the third. ( )