THE FEELS!!!!! I was hoping for more romance than book 1, but this book surpassed my expectations. Not only was the love between Lily and (don't wanna name him and spoil it) great and totally believable, but it was fierce, passionate, and beautiful. Their sex was enough to warrant a few cold showers. The action was once again one of the best aspects of the story. The side characters were great in good and bad ways. Pearl and Jack were still loyal and the bond precious. Some of the elders were funny and surprised you with their views, while others were placed firmly on my 'can't wait to read about you dying' list. The end broke my heart, but I have so many hopes for book 3.