Cute and charming, once again, without rehashing the plot points of the original. This really expands the world and magic system Kowal is building and shows some of the social and political ramifications of glamour. Though I admit I'm not hugely fond of the "can't use glamour while pregnant" plot device. Because while it does provide some really necessary internal conflict for Jane it just rubs me the wrong way--there are no similar constraints for men's glamour use, for example. 
 This definitely delves more into the historical side of its historical fantasy title, what with the major-if-off-screen role Napoleon plays in driving the plot. It ends up twisting this interestingly into more of an alternative history route too, which is neat. 
 Again, enjoyable, light and fun. I picked this and book 3 up off Book Outlet and will probably run my way through the rest of the series this way. Though if it was available at the library, I'd certainly be getting the books there instead. Because while this is a fun series, I can't see myself keeping the books once I'm finished.