While I really liked this book, it wasn't as good as The Goose Girl. But I did enjoy it, and I like the way the story's going. 
 The Good 
 I loved how Isi was in this book! It was awesome. And she has a connection with another horse! I wish that had been delved into more. Also, the fire power was super cool, and I loved the way it worked. 
 (view spoiler)[I'm still trying to figure out if I like how Isi and Enna both have fire and water. AND ISI'S BABY!!!!! *squeals* (hide spoiler)] 
 The Bad 
 I don't know, I really felt like this book was dragging. Maybe that was just me, but it wasn't as exciting as The Goose Girl and the plot, while interesting, just seemed a little flat. And maybe I just finally noticed this, but Shannon Hale has a very distant voice in these books, and that kind of threw me off. I really wanted to be connected to the characters. 
 The Ugly 
 A lot of romance, like in the first book, and also hints at people wanting to "use" Enna. Violence, as well. There are mentions of a charred body and more than a few people die. There's also an intense scene where Enna burns someone, and it continues to haunt her. 
 The book was pretty good, just not amazing. I already have the third book, so I'll probably read it eventually, but this one was kind of... meh. But still kinda cool.