Holy moly this was amazing. Genuinely can’t think of a single complaint. This book built upon everything it promised in the first one, and then some. 
I absolutely adored the characters, and how much depth we got to see from multiple characters. Each story was so compelling, loved it. 
The magic in this series is so amazing, and the atmosphere and sense of history just really drove this home for me. I love a world that feels so full and complete, like it will exist outside of the story, and this hit the nail on the head for me. 
Anyways, TLDR; loved it and 100% recommend (just check your trigger warnings).