Review: A strong book 2
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 21, 2013
**Originally posted on Book Bliss book blog. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased and honest review**Review:  4 starsGeneral: Please note this book is book 2 and is one that requires reading book 1. The story jumps right back into the action and doesn't waste much time in backstory setup as it's already been done and the world essentially already built in book 1. I felt this book was stronger than book 1. The characters and storyline overall are stronger, better written and drew me in by far more.The plot twists still occur in this book but they felt more fluid, less like a forced plot device. I was far more drawn into the book as a whole. I also loved Ciardis this time and her relationship with Sebastian had me shouting at them both a few times. The editing was also much better in this book and I was able to notice it, but in a positive way. There were still a few things I felt disconnected from, jumpy transitions and still not fully enjoyable her overall role in "life" and the station of women in this world work as a bit of a negative for me personally.Characters: Ciardis- Ciardis was more of a character in this book. Her powers are seemingly all "developed" and her training in them as well as in a companion felt as though she had control over both. She was less back and forth and much more straight forward and her chemistry was with all the characters in this book as opposed to only really feeling a connection with her mentor Serena in the first.