I really wanted to love this sequel like the first, but I have to tell you something. Half of the book was slow-paced and not really exciting until (view spoiler)[Raffe and Penryn reunite, (hide spoiler)] it's almost ending and it gets exciting. When I came to that part, I didn't want to finish it! I wanted to stay in this book I did anyway. Generally, I never expect much from sequel books, but I still enjoyed this one. 
 The story gets really fascinating. I thought scorpion monsters were enough, but there's more to it than meets the eye. On top of that, Paige makes me go in a turmoil. Ee can really make me feel disgusted and astonished with devastating, gruesome scenes. Don't take that the wrong way; it's overwhelming in a wondrous way. 
 The characters are still awesome and badass. I must've said this before, but Penryn may be one of the best protagonists I actually like. She has flaws which makes her a human because each person has. I'm also glad that she realizes her mistakes instead of being whiny about it. For Raffe, no need for words, *shakes head*, he's as good as it is. 
 --+4.50 Stars!!!+--