“Thank you NetGalley and the author for an eARC of this book*

Okay well, new world, new characters but at least some of the answers I had from book one were answered.

Let’s start with the plot and the world building. What I said for the first book still stands. I like this new world, the new development and plot points introduced in this book are clear and easy to follow. For the most part. 
I have a feeling the author was trying to achieve a big moment when a key element is revealed and everyone is shocked. However, she decides to do so using the miscommunication trope. And that’s when my frustration and discontent stems from.

I have a hug problem with the romance in this book. The two MMCs could be great together. The chemistry is there and the potential as well. What’s in their path you ask? Morgan’s immaturity. 
It’s incredibly frustrating how many times she demands answers to her questions and straight up refuses to listen and accept the truth. She also has the annoying habit of stopping Draven from speaking just when he’s about to tell her something important. 
By doing this, not only does their relationship feel flat and discontinuous but we also get confused about things that honestly could have been better handled if only she let him speak.

I get her frustration in the beginning and I get her denial after a traumatic event. But then what’s the excuse? Like, grow up and open up your ears girl. 

However, the story is fast paced, it’s filled with action and politics and lore which are all elements I enjoy in a romantasy. I’m curious to see how things develop and get resolved but the way we basically are thrown back to square one by the end of the book makes me a bit wary to reach for the next book straight away.