In the prior book, I asked for clearer world building or a plateau in world building and I'm pleased to report that in that respect, there was stability in that and I became clearer on the magic, the skills and the baddies.

This installment had more of a relationship focus than the fantasy plot. I liked how the author turned this triangle into a pair. It was done without malice, it had a natural evolving. I do really like the emerging couple together. The late reveal about a shared aspect of their lives was something I did not see coming at all. There were some other great twists too.

The trials for the FMC kept coming, similar to book one in terms of persistent intensity. That said, she started to believe in herself a bit. I feel like I need a bit less repetition for the next book but I don't know if I'll get that.

Overall, I'm still invested in this series and I'll be picking up book three soon while everything is still fresh in my mind.