This was a breezy listen, and it probably benefited from being my first listen after Queen of the Tearling, which did not agree with me. The plot was thin for my tastes, but it was a step up from book one, and the writing seems to have improved. I stand by my theory that I'd love this series if Farley were the protagonist. Alas, she's present but doesn't get much to do at all besides (view spoiler)[get stripped of her captaincy by her dad and get upset when her boyfriend dies. (hide spoiler)] Still hoping for this series to shed its reliance on girl hate. And though I hope, I'm not sure I'll continue to find out.