Just as good as the first one, if not better. 
 Williams has managed to create a unique, interesting world with very likeable, memorable characters! I love that the characters are well defined enough that I could sort of predict what they would do or how they would react. The side characters are very well developed and I definitely grew attached to them! 
 And I am just going to say it, I love reading about Aren. He's smexy. And funny. 
 The ending made me a bit angsty so I started the next book immediately!