A good continuation from the previous book. Brings back now familiar characters while expanding the world and story adding new elements to keep it fresh. All things a good sequel should do. More politics, more intrigue and more danger. Does a good job of showing a lot going on in the world while staying focused on a small area. 
 Few moments of figuring something out and yelling at the main character for not seeing it themselves. A bit too much hair and dress talk for my taste, at least the main character seemed just as indifferent. Lot of boy speculation but felt realistic and not the "I want him" kind. I liked how it doesn't shy away from the effect of trauma. 
 With two popular movies (I haven't yet seen) you know what the main plot points are going to be but it had me guessing to the end how it was going to get there.