I didn't enjoy this as much as the first book--it's soooooo angsty and much of the action is related to a really devastating war. AND March is an epic jackass in this installment. But I loved getting to know more about the varied people and places in this world and more of the secondary characters (this series has a great ensemble cast). I'm pacing myself with this series for when I need a solid read, and am looking forward to digging into the next installment.