So sad because I absolutely loved the first book and this one was disappointing. I get that it s the middle book so more political and less action-y. But the characters were also different. Meira was a little annoying. I mean okay, i get that the author wants character development for her so making her doubt herself and blah blah and realising that all she needed was to be herself was so draggy to read. I get that she was suddent thrust into a world of being queeen and to be responsible for her people but man! It was a bit of pain reading her pov. 
 Mather was a pain too. like its sad that he was supposedly king then not anymore, then the girl he loves not talking to him, has no time and has another man. I pity him. But not to the extent that I care for him so much and blah blah. 
 And Theron was the most painful to read. He was sooooo different from the first book(theres a reason) like he was my fav character in the first book but now.... 
 Ugh i hate stories where couples have miscommunication and start keeping secrets from each other, and not trusting each other. Just nope. 
 World building was not bad I guess. Plot, hmmm it was fine. 
 Not much action, yes understandable. 
 Characters was disappointing. Though I love new characters Simon and his sister, Ceridwen. 
 Loved Ceridwen the most in this book. Her friendship with Meira. 
 I think I ll continue with the next book. I love the first book too much to drop the whole series. And i believe the third book willl be awesome. I HOPE. 
 I still ship Meira and Theron. 
 SPOILERS BELOW 
 Gah. I didnt like how the story progresses. I hate reading about Meira and Theron keeping secrets and not trusting each other. ughhh. I noticed that many sequels are like that. The miscommunication that will put a wedge between couples eg Insurgent, PS I still love you. Just stop. I believe authors can make the book more interesting without all these trust issues bullshit. If only they talked things out, then Meira wouldve known that Theron got a hint of the decay. 
 Theron was sooooo sweet and hansome and awesome in the first book. A gorgeous prince who loves reading and poetry and can fight and is a good leader. but now in this book, HE KILLED HIS OWN FATHER. COS OF THE DECAY. Just ugh. I dont like how where the plot is going. 
 Mather was gah. I didnt feel sad that his mom died. Because we didnt get to see the relationship much so I didnt feel the pain. 
 Overall, I am disappointed.