It wasn't as exhilarating as the first but it sure still has its own redeeming qualities. It still continues to provide the environment the last book provided. And we also get to see the harsh side of Karou/Madrigal's life which was/is her chimaera life. And we also get to see Mik and Zuzana's relationship develop. 
 Mostly though, this book annoyed me. The characters most especially. The length of the novel, sort of because I just wanted to finish it but I can't because of schoolwork but it's not really the book's fault. The writing, a little bit. The writing nagged at me. It was a little off. The natural flow fades at times and the conversations tend to be less than realistic. I was sort of annoyed at Karou and Akiva. They're both playing hard to get and it's starting to really get on my nerves. The ending was nice, though. The ending was a reprieve from the events that's transpired within Days of Blood and Starlight. It was a good ending. It's so sad that Hazael had to die. And that Brimstone would never live once more as well. Nevertheless, some twists and turns weren't as expected. So let's cheers to that!