4.5 STARS 
 Wow, that ending was really really sad and powerful at the same time. There are a lot of different family issues and just, in general, normal issues between Violetta and Adelina in this sequel and I love it but hate it. It's a great concept and yet I always feel bad for the characters because I love my brother so much that it hurts to see these two sisters fight against each other, trying to figure out what their problem is and how to solve it. 
 Near the middle of this book, and the climax, I wasn't sure what I was going to rate this. Maybe four stars, but then it bumped up a rating (half a star) because of that ending. Also, I really loved the beginning of the Rose Society. It introduced some new characters really well, opened up some new questions and even explored the theme of revenge and how it feels to finally take your power, use it to your own advantage, and strike back against those who have wronged you. This is Adelina Amouteru's journey. 
 I will be anticipating the third book of this trilogy and I can't wait to see what happens in the conclusion because that plot twist was so cool and I can't wait to see it explored in the last book! Woo!