Well, this was way better than the first and I just can't make up my mind if I hate Muntadhir or not because he's so wishy washy and I know he's just taking to make his dad like him....but when he is giving directions to Dara I was losing it. I had to stop and just laugh and was like ok fine I like him. I need more answers tho. And just I can't say too much without giving things away but just I'm glad I have the ARC of empire of gold so I can start it immediately.

Oh also this book takes place 5 years after it goes down....well after the first few chapters.