This book was just better than the first! 
 In this 2nd installment we learn more about Beatrice De Novo. We read about her becoming more into herself as the years go by. Even though I seriously disliked the way Giovanni went through with he did to keep her safe. You understood his unselfish reasons for why he did what he did at the end. 
 " I love you, Beatrice De Novo. I fell in love with the girl I met six years ago, and I love the woman in front of me even more." 
 After what seems like an eternity with the separation of these two souls, Giovanni finally find the light that his stubborn ass is to blind to see. 
 "You are the balance in this life. In every life." 
 I am sure of the fire that runs through me. I am sure of the earth I stand on. And I am sure of you. 
 And it seems like Beatrice is unable to trust Giovanni after everything he put her through, the emotional damage was to much for her to bear. 
 "Everyone leaves." Everyone. Dad left. Grandpa. My own mom never even wanted me." 
 With no understanding of the situation, but she made it as best as she could. Beatrice is such a fierce heroine and it is refreshing to have her written so well. I think that is why the story is so well done, along with the rest of the characters and their own shinning input throughout the story. 
 But we continue on the search for the redemption of Giovanni as well as the search of finding B's father, Stephen and the adventure they go through with each path they journey. 
 Amazing new characters along with their own stories, and the insight of a few from the beginning of "A Hidden Fire." I'm absolutely enthralled with this series and cannot put it down. Now on to next installment.