Patricia Lyfoung

The best volume out of the series. Here, tensions run high and the characters actually have some semblance of personality (outside of Amir and Parvati because they’re still goody two shoes cardboard cutouts). Dialogue can still be stilted, at times.

Neo’s struggle with anger (and we see true wrath, murderous rage) is interesting and takes a considerable portion of the story. I liked reading it though it isn't resolved in this volume. Wallace’s backstory with his daughter Alice was also very interesting and surprised me.

Overall, once the story put aside introducing characters, the narrative could become engaging.

2.5… (meer)

Much better than the first book in the series. Where the first dragged and was filled with cliches, this second book manages to make the story fun. The Fox's identity is revealed and Maud, of course, has a hard time coming to terms about her once-idolized hero. Some Scarlet Rose and Fox shenanigans abound and end with a fun pirate adventure. There are also some cute shipping-scenes if you're invested in that sort of thing. I'm actually more interested in knowing more about the Baron brothers.

Some minor violence is present with a victim dying with a bloody arm. Still, a fun book for all ages.… (meer)