You know how sometimes the second book of a series you feel is less because it's a "filler?" This was NOT the case in this book! The story line, the characters, and everything was so much better. Plus we actually got to see some fighting action and what the actual life of a Guardian would entail which I loved. The sacrifices that Rose made was inspiring. I believe that even though she despises her mother she is a lot like her in her leadership roles. I just hope that she can learn from her mothers mistakes while still being inspired by the good of her mother.