I finally read The Falconer about a month ago, after several failed attempts. I don't know what was wrong with me those first couple of tries. It was fantastic. I couldn't resist the chance to read and review The Vanishing Throne, but I was a bit worried that I wouldn't click with it the first time I sat down to read. Fortunately, that didn't happen. I finished this book up in two days, and I am officially going nuts to get my hands on the third book. 
 This book starts right up, after the battle in the park. Kam wakes and realizes that she is in the Faerie kingdom, imprisoned by Lonnrach. He takes her to a room, mirrored floor to ceiling, and does some horrible things to her. Things that almost break her. When she almost can't bear any more, she is rescued by an unlikely person, a fae. Taken back to her world, she is horrified to realize that three years have passed and that her world is destroyed. As Kam and her rescuer make their way to the hiding place of the last remaining humans, she learns the truth of what happened after she was taken. And the truth is devastating. 
 This story blew me away. It is nothing short of emotional, heartbreaking and uplifting, all at once. The characters have grown immensely in this story, and they completely captured my heart. The romance heats up between Kam and Kieran, and it is sexy and heartwarming. The friendships that are forged in this one are strong and beautiful, and the friendships that grow stronger are just as beautiful. And let me tell you, the action is non-stop. There is always something happening, a fight, a death, a choice... there is never a dull moment. 
 With all of our favorite returning characters, and a few new ones that make the story feel complete, this sequel to The Falconer is oh so good. As much as I loved the first one, this one is even better. And with the arrival of Kieran's sister, Aithinne, it gives us one more character to fall in love with. 
 If you haven't read this series yet, or like me started it and couldn't finish the first time, give it another chance. This series is something special, and I am so glad that I am not missing out. Now hurry up, book 3! That ending was absolute torture!