A great sequel! This story, like the first, is told from several points of view, but it works. We see Partridge torn from his love, Lyda, and forced to return to the dome where his evil father awaits. Lyda is left with the Mothers, learning to survive in the post-apocalyptic world. Then we have El Capitan, who will do anything for Pressia. And of course, Pressia and Bradwell as their relationship builds and they are forced to journey into the unknown. All of the stories are well developed and the characters ring true. Seeing the story from different angles brought great depth to Baggott's vision of a messed up world.