I was excited but nervous to read this, as I had adored Ismae and Duval in book one and was kinda sad not to continue on with their story. But I had been intrigued by Sybella in the first book and was interested to learn more about her. This more than lived up to my expectations, and I love it now equally as much as Grave Mercy. And now I'm sad to have to wait another year for Annith's story!