This book was a bit disappointing... especially the first half! 
 I haven't read a sequel straight after the first book in ages and now I probably won't again soon.. 
 The first bit of the book Xylara is whiney and not at all the strong witty character we witnessed in the first book. And I am a little unsure of how I feel about the plot of this book... I know the plague was a real problem and somewhat common in the era this book is set in but I mean, the love interest is a warlord. Where is the fighting? the conquering? 
 I am still giving it 3 stars because of the relationship between Keir and Xylara. They are seriously adorable, I often noticed I was smiling like a fool as I read their interactions. I will read the third one, just not quite yet.