My boy Geralt living his best life yet again. 5 stars. 
 This book is the 2nd in the Witcher series and is another collection of short stories. The stories throughout tie up loose ends from The Last Wish including how Geralt meets Ciri (yay!) 
 I can not emphasise how much I love these books. The world building is amazing and the different communities and creatures that live within it are fascinating. I always like how Geralt ends up (unwillingly) as a middle man between magical creatures and humans. (view spoiler)[ Particularly with the halfling merchant and the mimic (hide spoiler)] 
 Throughout the story the complexity of Geralt's relationship with Yennefer is made more transparent to the reader. We are also reminded of Yennefer's wish to have a child despite sorceresses being infertile. 
 My only issue is the handling of Dandelion and Yennefer together. Dandelion is known to be a ladies man but when Yennefer is at risk of a sexual assault Dandelion is so mad he essentially takes part in the assault. (view spoiler)[ By not looking away as Yennefer is stripped Dandelion is taking part in the abuse of Yennifer. It does not matter how dangerous this situation, this was a side to Dandelion I did not like at all. (hide spoiler)] 
 I'm not sure how I feel about going into the Witcher novels...I really really enjoy the short stories. They provide an opportunity to meet such a wide range of the world and its inhabitants. Although it will have Geralt in and I'm sure even crazier curses and beasties so I can't wait. 
 Overall, I love these books. Roll on the next one!