This is the second instalment of The Tales of the Edge and this has cemented that this series should be on your radars somewhere, especially if you are after short fantasy reads

Just like the first book, this is primarily a character driven story. The character development is improved upon and you learn more about certain characters, their backgrounds and the relationships that they have. One main character in particular has a relatively intense plotline, their outcome is very uncertain throughout the book and their fate could always go either way which I really enjoyed

The magic system is just as interesting and unique to read about as it was the first time, the mind really can be the strongest of weapons. Other types of magic are explored further and the history of the magic is also touched upon which added to the story and the world

My gripe with the first book was the lack of plot, this issue is fixed slightly in the second book but the main plot still sometimes feels forgotten about, you are always craving more and wondering where the story is going. Hopefully this will be resolved in the final book in the trilogy and if so, I can't wait to find out what happens