The story slows down a great deal as we explore the government and the magic system that's been installed. Interestingly, the author spends time in imbibing class system and other social system of the world into this story. They actively engage in the plot as much as the characters themselves. This considerably has an impact on the plot as they don't necessarily contribute to the story but only act as a support system. 
 Nathanial grows annoying with his new found power earning some insulting and sarcastic remarks from the djinn. Characters who were minor in the first installment are now playing in the main field with their own story arcs and background. 
 It was a fast read but it struggles with shadows of the first book.