As I've heard, second installments in a series are either a hit or a miss. I would definitely and positively say that this one is a hit! Crown of Midnight DOES NOT DISAPPOINT! From its' characters to the plot itself. It is filled with thick action, enigmatic life of who's who character, endless riddle of history, flashback and keys 
 Speaking of characters... Oh, by the Wryds. I need a Chaol freaking Westfall that mofo got me giddy as hell.