I could try to wax poetic or use fancy words to describe the incredibly talented writing that Schwab has imbued into this second volume of the series. Instead I'm going to tell you to go buy, borrow, or steal this book. Do whatever is necessary to assure you read this series pronto. Yes. It's that good. We catch up to old friends and meet new ones. We watch as our world map is expanded and new lands are revealed to us. New adventures await, new treacheries, new schemes foment. New rivals, old loves , frustrations and despairs are revealed. All this action is a whirlwind that ensnares you and pulls you into this captivating world, a willing catch. If there are flaws in this book, all the better, they make the story line shimmer with vitality and cause your pulse to race as you turn page after page towards the end knowing that it can only get better. This is a world that jumps off the page at you and says I dare you not to want to explore. Simply divine.
Seriously. If you are a fan of well crafted fantasy novels, start this series. They are not standalone novels but they are worth it. The characters are believable and impress upon you their unique individuality. The story line is written with wit and humor, crisp and fresh dialogue keeps it moving along at a steady pace that make the page count seem too fly by. Magic and fantasy are the gilding on the lily here. Waiting between title releases is a pleasure when you realize that Schwab is not yet finished. Highly recommend this as a permanent addition to your Fantasy shelf.
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