So. Darn. Good. Why did I wait so long to start this series and why did I wait so long between books one and two? 
 Sirantha is going through major changes and is not the careless dilettante she once was nor is her family what she thought. I loved the new characters, Jael and Constance. Actually, Constance was introduced in the first book, under a different name. There's a ton of action, some romance, humor, and lots of characterization. Now, I need to go find the next book.