Blazes! I love the first, but I just like the second. I literally do not recommend this book for a person who is in a reading slump. Yeah, I read this to get out of a reading slump and it didn't really get me out. I finished it anyway. 
 I also have to say that the illustrations are gorgeous and really capture the scenes. The characters weren't so bad either. BUT! For the plot, I was half bored on the first half, however the second half was really excellent. I'm really sad that I didn't feel thoroughly connected with the plot. I really wanted to because the first was really amazing! I mean, I know what happened, but I couldn't grasp much of the story. 
 The beginning, was going at a really good start, but soon, I was just waiting and waiting. Until the second half came! The second half (which is partially the middle and ending) was the part that I found entertaining and made me actually want to finish this series. Good show! 
 The illustrations really helped me through the beginning of the book because it made me eager to read more. Thank you for awesome illustrations! 
 The characters were something I came to love at the very end. So at the beginning, I was waiting for them to move on and go away. Lilit was the minor character that I had a distaste for until she made some "bold" moves. It was such an amusement. 
 I'll be frank, this book, I really like, but not love. The ending was something I really, really like. I can't decide if I want to add this to my favorites. When it comes to favorite books, they must be something I'm willing to read again. Maybe......Ughhhhhhhh....Ok, I've decided. 
 ++) 4.75 Stars!!! (++