Review: Typical Second Book
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 14, 2012
This book was SOOOOO different from the The Binding!  The Binding was the type of book I LOVE to read with a mixture of witty dialogue, misunderstandings, action and adventure and most importantly, romance.  It was hilarious and romantic.  This book was not.  The Drifting was full of politics, history, broken hearts and a lot of separation.  Honestly, I was really disappointed with it because it fulfilled the traditional formulaic second book role of character development, history and separated lovers.First, you really must read and review The Binding before reading The Drifting or you will be totally confused.  The Drifting takes up right where The Binding left off with Ziri's kidnapping of Lily and Tharin despairing of finding her.  The adrenalin is pumping with two really violent fights and poor Julia believing that Lily is dead.The whole book is politics, history and character development and really is a bit confusing with as many groups that are talked about.  Tharin and Lily are apart for the whole first half of the book and the cute banter and budding relationship is totally missing.  Even Tolan and Julia are not talking for the WHOLE book.  I am disappointed with Tharin's not protecting Lily and i thought he was such a weak, distracted character in this book. As expected, Kalis his former lover, plays a huge part in ruining his relationship with Lily.  Tharin is just lame in dealing with Kalis and with Lily's heartbreak.L. Filloon is still an intriguing writer and there is a lot of action and prophecy, but just too many characters to keep track of.  This is a story that will appeal to those who like action over romance and who like detailed world building or history.  I just got frustrated, depressed and frankly, a little angry at all that happened in this book.  I HATE that I could not write a great review on this book as The Binding was one of my most favorite books and I was so looking forward to this series!Editing issues are very minor: some missing words (nouns not just prepositions), double to'sWould I/Did I buy it? Yes (2.99)Would I read it again?  DoubtfulWould I recommend it to friends? Yes, you kinda have to for the series.