From many perspectives, this book was better than the first. There was more action and there wasn't much of a love triangle. Dorian was pretty much ouFrom many perspectives, this book was better than the first. There was more action and there wasn't much of a love triangle. Dorian was pretty much out of the picture, he was just a friend for Celeana in CoM. I have liked Chaol better from the beginning. There's a true connection of spirits and a strong bond between him and Celeana. Dorian is kind and nice, but I find him a bit boring. There was, however, one thing that bothered me to no end in this book and that was Celeana's reaction in one particular occasion. I'm afraid I can't say more without giving away a crucial part of the plot and I have friends who open spoiler tags. :P...more
It is not a small feat that despite the existence of a love triangle of sorts this gets 4 stars from me. It's an excellent YA fantasy book and I look It is not a small feat that despite the existence of a love triangle of sorts this gets 4 stars from me. It's an excellent YA fantasy book and I look forward to the next!...more