This is an unpopular opinion but I almost liked this more than the first one? Idk. Same rating though. I love that she went into different kingdoms in this book, which was exactly what I was hoping would happen - opening up the world a bit more. The plot was pretty interesting, but a bit boring at times until the ending. What a cliffhanger too! I'm glad book club is reading this for next month so I'll just start ASAP when my library request comes in. Also I'm vehemently on the Mather side of the love triangle now. That needs to made known.