I read the first book in this series years ago, in the early days of the blog. I somehow never got around to picking up the rest of the series, but one day, when I was at the library, I saw this book and decided to pick it up and read it. After re-reading the first one (Firelight) because I had the feeling I would be really confused otherwise. 
 I really liked this book, and thought it was a good continuation of the first book. It did feel like a second book, at least a little, but for the most part, it didn't, which is good. It does set up for the next book, of course, but there's a lot going on and we see a lot of Jacinda and Tamra. 
 I was not expecting everything that happened with Tamra, and it was an interesting development. It really caught me off-guard, because if there's anyone I thought would never be tied to the draki world, it would be Tamra. There's quite a role reversal for Tamra and Jacinda, and Jacinda's actions definitely have consequences in this book. 
 Jacinda was more frustrating in this book, because she was really indecisive. She goes back and forth a lot, and I just wanted her to make a decision. In Firelight, all she wanted was to go back to the draki world, but once she came back, all she wanted was to be with Will. Hopefully, she'll figure out what she wants in the next book. 
 I wasn't a big fan of the romance. I liked Will in the first book, but I didn't really like him in this book. And I kind of liked Cassian in the first book, but I'm wavering between neutral and dislike in this book. I'm not sure why, since it's obvious he cares for Jacinda and would do anything to protect her and keep her safe. For whatever reason, I feel neutral towards him. 
 I did like the book, though, and I do want to know how everything turns out for Jacinda and Tamra. And Will and Cassian, of course. Oh, and Jacinda's mom. Basically, I want to know what's going to happen to everyone. I really do. 
 My Rating: 4 stars. I really liked Vanish, and I thought it was a pretty good sequel.