I liked this so much more than Talon, despite the inevitable love triangle, because it felt less like a book about contemporary teens hanging out at the beach, a few of whom happen to be secret dragons or secret dragon-slayers, but really, parties! and surfing! and boys! This sequel had more action and a real sense of what's at stake for the rogue dragons (and the rogue dragon-slayer soldier) as they fight to stay alive and uncover what the two factions are up to.