So I didn't like this as much as the first book, but I mean, the first book left some pretty big boots to fill... I gave this 4.75 stars. 
 Whilst I did enjoy the first two thirds of the book, they weren't as action packed and powerful as I would have liked them to be. I liked learning more about Rhy and Alucard, and getting to see Lila experiment a little, but I feel as though I wanted /more/. I would have liked to have found out more about Kell's backstory, so I'm hoping that happens in the next book! 
 The last third, though. From when the tournament took place right up until the end, I was completely hooked. It was magical and powerful and strong and compelling, and I fell in love. I loved the idea of the tournament and how it was set out, I loved the interactions between Kell and Lila (finally), and I really enjoyed seeing more of Rhy's personality throughout the book. (He's so incredibly sassy and extra it's unreal. Parts of this book actually made me laugh out loud, or physically roll my eyes, and they were just because of him). 
 Again, the characters were outstanding. They were so easy to read about and so unique, and even though I wouldn't make a lot of the same decisions they do, I can still somehow relate myself to them, and see myself in their world, which is amazing. The world itself still held the same high quality as the first book, if not even better as we discovered it a little more. 
 Seriously, fan-bloody-tastic. I'm picking up the next one as I type. Wow.