I liked this better than the first book. Maybe because there isn't a movie for this one, so it didn't feel as "oh then this happens next!"-ish, if that makes sense? I enjoyed exploring the world from a perculiar point of view and I rather liked going on a quest with these characters I have come to care for. The book was slow at times, but also fast paced in some places. I liked the ending and I'm excited to see what book three is about!