I liked the first one better for the most part. Maybe because we had more Raffe then. But I did like learning more about the Angel Sword and how it works/what it can do. Also great to get a glimpse it Raffe's past. I am glad we learn a bit more what happened to her sister even though it is so sad. Also a bit better idea of the crazy mother. I half wonder about her.... Also what Uriel might be up to. Oh, the conspiracies!!! It left me hungry for the next book!