UMM THAT CLIFFHANGER THOUGH. I CAN'T BREATHE. 
 this book was soo great! I loved the first one, and loved this one even more. it was so fast paced, there was never a dull moment and so much was happening - which I rarely see with the second books in trilogies. the imagery/scenery was so beautiful and intricate, I LOVE exploring and discovering new dimensions in the multiverse (and returning to old ones - Russiaverse!!!) I have no idea how this trilogy will end, and no idea how I'll be able to wait so long to find out!