Easily following up the tension of Silver Phoenix, Fury of the Phoenix delivers even more of the same action, teasing romance and strong heroine-ism, that Cindy Pon is known for. Fury of the Phoenix continues with Chen Yong boarding a ship set to look for his father, and Ai Ling secretly chasing him aboard - not out of mischief but to protect him from the demons of the underworld. As the tale progresses, Ai Ling and Chen Yong become closer and forge a bond beyond companions. Yet, Fury of the Phoenix is also a novel of the past - the story of Silver Phoenix and Zhong Ye is revealed in parallel with Ai Ling's modern day quest to protect Chen Yong. 
 Fury of the Phoenix offers any reader what they've wanted for from Silver Phoenix - a conclusion to the Chen Yong and Ai Ling love and the story of the past. If you've waited for this, then Fury of the Phoenix delivers perfectly on the mark. However, if you've wanted a little more action on Ai Ling's part, don't expect a major new action quest. 
 In this novel, Ai Ling deals with her questions on her relationship with Chen Yong, as well as unsettled questions about her power. The bond between the two is not always clear, and in some ways it is marred by restraint, jealousy and misunderstanding. As they reach a new land of Jiang(?) to find Chen Yong's birth father - new tensions and family crises emerge causing confusion and hurt. Ai Ling's role in this book is one more of drama and love rather than action or hot headed craziness, though there are moments of both. 
 However, I really enjoyed the past about Zhong Ye and Silver Phoenix. I won't list them here, but many things about the two come as a surprise, and actually allow for more empathy toward Zhong Ye. The secret behind Silver Phoenix and his marriage is told, and the past is just as riveting as Ai Ling's adventure in book one. 
 Overall, Fury of the Phoenix is a great follow up, but may suffer a bit from the second book slump. In some ways, it's even more of a prequel than a new action story. But scenes with Chen Yong and Ai Ling will melt anyone's heart, and treasure this conclusive novel. Once again, Cindy Pon has proven her ability to weave a story of mysticism, pure love and blurring lines between the past and present.